Harry Truman actually said...

"For the reasons I have stated, I believe most strongly that it is in our national interest to participate on an equal basis with Canada in the construction, management, and control of the St. Lawrence..."

"We should not be content to be merely a customer of Canada's for the use of the seaway after it is built."

"It has been shown over and over again that the cost of the relatively small amount of materials and manpower needed for this project will be fully repaid in tolls and power receipts; and, in addition,..."

"We should join in constructing the seaway, first, because it is important to our national security."