Harry Truman actually said...

We think it essential for the furtherance of our common purposes that an Allied Middle East Command should be set up as soon as possible.

Joint Statement Following Discussions With Prime Minister Churchill

01/08/1952

More Harry Truman Quotes

Today the United States Government has extended de jure recognition to the Government of Transjordan.

As provided by section 10 of the Railway Labor Act, as amended, from this date and for thirty days after the board has made its report to th...

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me by section 10 of the Railway Labor Act, as amended (45 U.S.C. 160), I hereby create ...

I think it's a rather poor approach on their part.