Harry Truman actually said...

"I have just finished vetoing a bill which was intended to emasculate the Labor Department, and the Congress has just passed it over my veto."

"I hereby authorize and direct the Assistant Secretaries of Labor, in the order of the date of their commissions, to perform the duties of the office of the Secretary of Labor in case of the absence, s..."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Mayor."

"I appreciate this privilege very much, and I can't tell you how much I thank you for this courtesy which you have extended to me."