Harry Truman actually said...

It is the essence of that act, the Selective Service and Training Act of 1940, that no one shall be placed in a favored position.

Veto of Bill Providing for the Deferment of Additional Agricultural Workers.

05/02/1945

More Harry Truman Quotes

If we needed another billion and a half for the military budget, I would have asked Congress for it when I sent up the Budget Message.

After it has been properly looked into by the departments, and they decide that it should be done, why of course I will be in favor of it.

I think it is just as necessary now as it ever has been.

No. He told you that yesterday, didn't he, as he went out the door?