Harry Truman actually said...

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

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

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

In order to carry out the above program of curtailment of public works, the Director of War Mobilization and Reconversion will issue a direc...