Harry Truman actually said...

In our country the citizens make the basic decisions, and the officials of the Government have to do what the people tell them--sometimes.

Address at the National Conference on Citizenship.

05/16/1951

More Harry Truman Quotes

When the thing is ready, I will furnish you with it.

I think it speaks for itself.

I want all the facts before I comment.

I spend most of my time going over to that globe back there, trying to figure out ways to make peace in the world.