Harry Truman actually said...

"The Democrats made tremendous gains in the Maine election."

"Now you are responsible for the cheapest lines of communication in the history of the world--and the most efficient."

"You have as your Postmaster General a career man for the first time, mind you, in the history of the country."

"It seems to be the pastime of a great many people to throw bricks at the people who have to carry on the Government's operations."