Harry Truman actually said...

It is natural that the Indian people should turn to us for aid in meeting the threat of famine that now confronts them.

It is important to the free world that the democratic institutions which are emerging in India be maintained and strengthened.

Our friendship for the people of India and our traditional concern for human suffering impel us to take every reasonable step we can to alle...

I am confident that the American people and their representatives in Congress will respond to this urgent call for help.