Harry Truman actually said...

I urge every American to respond during that month as generously as possible to the urgent need of this humanitarian organization.

Our only ambition in the world is for peace, and a lasting peace.

It is important to the free world that the democratic institutions which are emerging in India be maintained and strengthened.

It is natural that the Indian people should turn to us for aid in meeting the threat of famine that now confronts them.