Harry Truman actually said...

It is our duty, particularly here in Washington, to practice what we preach.

So, you stand before your countrymen after vicious and unwarranted attacks with integrity unscathed, with ability unquestioned, with honor u...

I appreciate the motives which prompt your request for the withdrawal of my nomination of you as Under Secretary of the Navy.

With this pledge of full confidence in you I shall reluctantly withdraw your nomination.