Harry Truman actually said...

I believe that, in so far as possible, the office of the President should be filled by an elective officer.

Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House on Succession to the Presidency.

02/04/1947

More Harry Truman Quotes

I haven't been able to as yet.

It hasn't been under my consideration.

The situation will automatically take care of itself, until somebody is appointed.

I will cross that bridge when I come to it.