Harry Truman actually said...

As used in this order, the term 'functions' embraces duties, powers, responsibilities, authority, or discretion, and the term 'perform' may be construed to mean 'exercise'

Context

Executive Order 10289—Providing for the Performance of Certain Functions of the President by the Secretary of the Treasury

09/16/1951

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