Harry Truman actually said...

NOW, THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the said act of July 16, 1946, and as President of the United States and as Comma...

WHEREAS it appears that the transfer of such vessels, craft, and floating drydocks, and the furnishing of such advice and assistance to the ...

WHEREAS the Republic of China has requested the United States to transfer to it certain specified naval vessels, craft, and floating drydock...

WHEREAS such vessels and craft are in excess of the naval needs of the United States;