Harry Truman actually said...

As a member of the National Security Council your competent service has been a major contribution to the successful operation of that organization.

Letter Accepting Resignation of James Forrestal as Secretary of Defense.

03/02/1949

More Harry Truman Quotes

We have discovered that the Constitution does not prevent us from correcting social injustice, or advancing the general welfare.

The Constitution is a living force--it is a growing thing.

I am glad that the Bill of Rights is at last to be exhibited side by side with the Constitution.

The longer I live, the more I am impressed by the significance of our simple official oath to uphold and defend the Constitution.