Harry Truman actually said...

"There is another fundamental objection to this bill."

"This bill is contrary to the most important principle on which our entire public assistance program is based--relief of need."

"A thoughtful examination of the bill leads to the conclusion that it not only would endanger the benefit rights of thousands of blind persons presently receiving assistance under title X of the Social..."

"The blind, like other people, want to work and be self-supporting."