Harry Truman actually said...

"We should join with Canada in building the seaway, third, because it is a project along our common boundary in which both countries have a substantial interest."

"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."

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

"Second, we should join in constructing the St. Lawrence seaway because it will be of very large significance to the commerce and the industry of our country."