Harry Truman actually said...

The value of this conference will depend upon full participation of each state.

Telegram to the Governors Concerning the Midcentury White House Conference on Children and Youth.

08/30/1949

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It is one of our friendliest neighbors--always has been.

The relations with Mexico have always been on a very satisfactory basis.

My position on it has been made amply clear.

You will find in the last two paragraphs of Secretary Johnson's letter the answer to your question.