Harry Truman actually said...

It is absolutely essential that selective service be extended for another year, if we are to carry out our commitments in the occupied countries.

The President's Special Conference With the American Society of Newspaper Editors

04/17/1946

More Harry Truman Quotes

That was a confidential conversation between the Ambassador and myself, and I have no comment to make.

That's my business.

Yes. I wouldn't have the conference, if we didn't expect some good to come from them.

I surely do. I know it will, in fact.