Harry Truman actually said...

"I want to impress it on our citizens that their best contribution in this case will be to stay at home."

"He is in the Navy now, but the Navy will let him out, if he gets confirmed."

"I want to announce the resignation of Brigadier General Frank T. Hines as Veterans Administrator, and of the other job he has, and the--General Omar Bradley will be appointed in his place."

"I have always had, and shall continue to have, complete confidence in you, and in your handling of public matters."