Harry Truman actually said...

I am confident that, under your wise leadership, the Department of Defense will continue to build the strength we need, fully supported by the Congress and by the American people.

Context

Telegram to General Marshall on the Strength of the U.S. Armed Forces.

03/20/1951

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