Harry Truman actually said...

The salaries of members of Congress should be increased to a level more in line with the job they are called upon to do.

Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives on the Salaries of Members of...

06/11/1945

More Harry Truman Quotes

I am familiar with your problems, and I am familiar with your organization, having been a member of it since 1919.

No reason in the world why he should be criticized.

There's nothing further, after that message.

My ideas were very clearly and specifically expressed by the Secretary of State yesterday after an interview with me.