Harry Truman actually said...

I hope that legislation for this purpose will soon be passed also by the House of Representatives.

I regard the proper education of our youth as a matter of paramount importance to the welfare and security of the United States.

I am therefore convinced that the increases which have become necessary in other Federal expenditures present no valid reason for delaying F...

I urge, in the strongest possible terms, the favorable consideration of your Committee and of the Congress.