Harry Truman actually said...

"There was no one I desired to appoint in your place."

"It is now my preference to appoint a new member of the Board to fill the vacancy created by the death of Vice Chairman Ransom."

"I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby call upon the people of the United States, in their homes and churches, in the schools and hospitals, in social welfare and hea..."

"Therefore, I urge you to remain as a member of the Board and to accept the Vice Chairmanship so that the benefit of your long experience and judgment will continue to be available."