Harry Truman: “If we are not successful, it may mean the destruction of civilization.”

The course of action you recommend has my approval.

The experience of this early period of public action showed that constant vigilance and competent professional guidance are essential to prevent irreparable losses.

It was suggested, and I decided that it wouldn't serve any good purpose, it would be just a piece of demagoguery; and that is what it turned out to be.

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