Harry Truman actually said...

We do not believe that there are blind tides of history which sweep men one way or another.

Even without that agreement, which we still hope for, we shall do as much as we can.

To suggest the contrary is to slander our institutions and defame our ideals and our aspirations.

In this pact, we hope to create a shield against aggression and the fear of aggression--a bulwark which will permit us to get on with the re...