Harry Truman actually said...

"It has been shown over and over again that the cost of the relatively small amount of materials and manpower needed for this project will be fully repaid in tolls and power receipts; and, in addition,..."

"The St. Lawrence project will greatly benefit both Canada and the United States."

"The seaway will be self-liquidating through the collection of tolls."

"We can have an adequate voice in setting the tolls on all these cargoes only if we join in constructing the seaway."