Harry Truman actually said...

He reserved the right to bring forward modifications for the consideration of NATO, if he so desired, at a later stage.

Joint Statement Following Discussions With Prime Minister Churchill Concerning the Atlantic Command.

01/17/1952

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I am making no implications of that kind.

We are looking into it.

No, I do not. He is sitting right there. He is not fired yet.