Harry Truman actually said...

Gentlemen, the eyes of the Nation are upon you as you meet here in the White House today.

I have said many times that the idea of Government operation of the steel plants is thoroughly distasteful to me.

I want you to forget all your emotions now and sit here and see what you can do.

I therefore request you, as a loyal American, to do everything you can to restore the steel plants to full operation as quickly as possible,...