Harry Truman actually said...

"I had thought it would be better for my name not to appear on any ballot at this time as a candidate for President until I am ready to make an announcement as to whether I shall seek reelection."

"Officers of the Government exercising functions which are pertinent to the responsibilities of the Small Defense Plants Administration shall facilitate the discharge of those responsibilities."

"Not only do I not object to such primaries, but I have long favored a nationwide Presidential primary, so that the voters could really choose their own candidates."

"The military effort on the part of these countries which will be made possible by this transfer will be considerably larger than the amount of funds transferred."