Harry Truman actually said...

"They hope that our desire to see our soldiers and sailors home again and the temptation to return to the comforts and profits of peace will force us to settle for some compromise short of unconditiona..."

"Those who have the heavy responsibility of directing the Nation's military efforts do not underestimate the difficulties of crushing an enemy defended by vast distances and animated by desperate fanat..."

"Read that summary very carefully."

"We are trying to work out a policy and a plan for its disposal."