Harry Truman actually said...

"I don't think you can fool most Americans once they have the facts."

"I have recommended to the Civil Service Committees of the Senate and the House of Representatives early and favorable action on pending measures to increase such schedules by approximately 7 percent."

"If we all remember that and keep it constantly in mind--in spite of all the shouting by the 'spokesmen' and the 'special pleaders,' we can win the battle for price controls and the bigger battle that ..."

"Thank you for your thoughtful letter about the need for price controls."