Harry Truman actually said...

I believe that the national interest will be served best by making an exception in this case.

Letter to Committee Chairmen Transmitting Bill To Permit General Marshall To Serve as Secretary of Defense.

09/12/1950

More Harry Truman Quotes

I am mindful of the reason which you have advanced for declining a recess appointment, and I reluctantly defer to your wishes in the matter.

I regret that the Senate Judiciary Committee has not taken action on the confirmation of your appointment as a United States District Judge ...

The provisions of Part I of Executive Order No. 10210 of February 2, 1951, are hereby extended to the Department of the Interior.

I also had another very pleasant visit with the King on the Renown in Plymouth harbor, when I was on the way home from Potsdam.