Harry Truman actually said...

"He fulfilled his mission in a manner that overwhelmed this nation's enemies and awed its allies."

"He performed the duties required by the office in a superior manner during the most strenuous and trying period in the history of the air arm."

"I don't know all the facts in connection with this situation in Manila, so I would prefer not to comment on it."

"I told them under present circumstances it was not possible, but that we were working towards that end."