Harry Truman actually said...

I feel it is necessary for me to exercise the final authority in the coal case.

Letter to the Administrator, Economic Stabilization Agency, on the New Wage Agreement in the Coal Industry.

12/03/1952

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My position on that hasn't changed a bit.

Sure. Everybody knows that. No harm in quoting it.

No. I prefer not to make any at this time.

Furthermore, we need have no fear of serious harm to any domestic producer.