Harry Truman actually said...

The changes that will be made under this authority will be temporary in nature, for the purpose of furthering the defense effort.

Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House Asking for Additional Emergency Legislation.

12/17/1950

More Harry Truman Quotes

I return herewith, without my approval, H.R. 9490, the proposed 'Internal Security Act of 1950.'

It hasn't reached me yet, and I will not keep you in suspense.

She is under consideration.

We are working on plans all the time to meet that situation.