Harry Truman actually said...

The gravity of the situation which confronts the world today necessitates my appearance before a joint session of the Congress.

Special Message to the Congress on Greece and Turkey: The Truman Doctrine

03/11/1947

More Harry Truman Quotes

He evidently is a thoroughbred Republican.

I am always hopeful for peace.

Using this as a 'red herring' to keep from doing what they ought to do.

And they are simply a 'red herring' to keep from doing what they ought to do.