Harry Truman actually said...

"They have unanimously advised me that disclosure of loyalty files would be contrary to the public interest, and would do much more harm than good."

"It is my purpose to cooperate with your Subcommittee to the greatest extent possible, bearing in mind at all times my responsibility to take care that the investigative activities and efficiency of th..."

"These three elements... led me to the inescapable conclusion that the single most important element in an effective and at the same time just and fair loyalty program was the preservation of all files..."

"I cannot over-emphasize this point."