Harry Truman actually said...

Our Government will remain dedicated to protecting the freedom, basic rights, and inherent dignity of the individual.

In my judgment, it would be impossible to administer this Act without creating a twilight species of second-class citizens.

The heads of all departments and agencies the participation of which is requested by the Secretary of State are hereby authorized and direct...

The Secretary of State is authorized and directed (a) to perform the functions and exercise the powers and authority vested in the President...