Harry Truman actually said...

In this they play a role similar in character to that of the various units of the Executive Office of the President.

Message to the Congress Transmitting Reorganization Plan 4 of 1949: National Security Council and National Security...

06/19/1949

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I repeat, the net result of this bill would be to help the communists, not to hurt them.

It would help the communists in their efforts to create dissension and confusion within our borders.

I return herewith, without my approval, H.R. 9490, the proposed 'Internal Security Act of 1950.'

It hasn't reached me yet, and I will not keep you in suspense.