Harry Truman actually said...

It should assume responsibility for seeing that the standards are in fact complied with.

Special Message to the Congress on the Need for More Equal Apportionment of Congressional Districts.

01/08/1951

More Harry Truman Quotes

People sometimes say to me, 'I want to help in the defense effort, but I don't know what I can do. Can you tell me?'

The plain fact is that the Communists may try to resume the offensive in Korea at any time.

That is what makes it so vital that we build our defenses--and build them fast.

You can help to defend your country by buying United States savings bonds.