Harry Truman actually said...

The protection of civil rights is the duty of every government which derives its powers from the consent of the people.

Special Message to the Congress on Civil Rights

02/01/1948

More Harry Truman Quotes

I didn't change my mind.

No, I will not comment further.

We are gradually approaching what is necessary, and if it becomes necessary for that to come about, it will.

Nothing else. Read it carefully.