Harry Truman actually said...

"The Allied military victory over the Axis Powers brought with it a practical and moral responsibility with reference to these victims of the Axis."

"I feel sure that with the firm and prompt leadership of the United States, this organization will be in a position to function as an international body to perform an essentially international service."

"It was agreed that this problem is international in scope and nature; that every effort should be made to facilitate the repatriation of displaced persons who desire to return to their homelands."

"I recommend that the Congress authorize the United States to participate as a member of the International Refugee Organization."