Harry Truman actually said...

"In a short time. I can't give you the exact date."

"The police state methods are only when they are carried out by a dictator."

"THE PRESIDENT of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Gold Star in lieu of the Fourth Distinguished Service Medal to FLEET ADMIRAL CHESTER WILLIAM NIMITZ, UNITED STATES NAVY"

"The message is what I want, and I want it carried out to the letter."