Harry Truman actually said...

I could not take the action which you request without reiterating these convictions with all of the emphasis at my command.

Please wire me promptly of your acceptance.

And I urge Federal, State, and local officials and patriotic, civic, and educational organizations to plan and hold, on or about May 19, exe...

I trust that the Congress will find that this proposed wool program constitutes a sound and adequate basis for constructive legislation.