Harry Truman actually said...

I am just as sure as I stand here that the United States of America will never forget its friendship for France.

The President's Toast at a Dinner in His Honor Given by President Auriol at the French Embassy

03/29/1951

More Harry Truman Quotes

We shall continue to build strong defenses in Europe and in other parts of the world--just as long as that is necessary.

Our own armed forces and those of our allies are essential to the protection of freedom.

This is the key to armament reduction.

This is what all free people have been striving for.