Harry Truman actually said...

"We need all these things and need them fast before we can begin to feel reasonably secure about the defense of the United States."

"I am transmitting herewith for the attention of the Congress the first Annual Report of the Federal Civil Defense Administration."

"A great deal has been accomplished by the Federal Government, the States, and our local communities to get the program underway."

"It did not hurt the Republic. In fact, it made the Republic better."