Harry Truman: “When it comes up here to me, then I will either sign it or tell you why I won't.”

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

It was suggested, and I decided that it wouldn't serve any good purpose, it would be just a piece of demagoguery; and that is what it turned out to be.

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

The experience of this early period of public action showed that constant vigilance and competent professional guidance are essential to prevent irreparable losses.