Harry Truman actually said...

"In order to carry out the above program of curtailment of public works, the Director of War Mobilization and Reconversion will issue a directive providing that for a period of sixty days, until Octobe..."

"Accordingly, it is my desire that all postponable public works be deferred until private demands for goods and services slacken off."

"I am convinced that this modification in program can be accomplished without impairing our effective defense."

"I must request your assistance in a most serious fiscal situation."