Harry Truman actually said...

"The St. Lawrence project will greatly benefit both Canada and the United States."

"We should not be content to be merely a customer of Canada's for the use of the seaway after it is built."

"I wish to call to the attention of the Congress the immediate urgency of action on legislation to authorize the construction of the St. Lawrence seaway and power project."

"We should join in constructing the seaway, first, because it is important to our national security."