Harry Truman

No, I never had a private conference with him in his life.

I have said it many a time--as an interpolation--that I think General Marshall is the outstanding man of that war period.

I remember having a hearing, when I was chairman of a certain committee in the Senate, and I recall the Aluminum Company of North America informed me that 300 million pounds was all that the country or the world would use, as far as their…

I think that if you will read that section 8, that was a recommendation for a study of the situation, and if it was found that there was a shortage not only of steel but in other lines, the Government should prepare to make loans for the…

Tax matters must originate in the House of Representatives.

I don't write legislation.

The message speaks for itself.

I am thinking of the shortage of steel in civilian consumption, right now.

He never saw a top secret message since I have been President.

I said in nearly every instance, and in every paragraph.

The national interest requires that we get and keep in these positions the most capable men and women that can be found.

Prompt action on this bill is of great importance to me in strengthening the management of the Executive Branch to meet those responsibilities.

This order shall become effective as of January 1, 1949.

I urge their passage in their present form.

To do this, we must pay fair salaries.

I hope that this legislation will be enacted into law immediately.

The present coverage of the social security laws is altogether inadequate.

Our national farm program should be improved.

We are short of doctors, hospitals, nurses.

We must assure small business the freedom and opportunity to grow and prosper.

Our domestic programs are the foundation of our foreign policy.

I stand squarely behind those proposals.

We must adapt our plans and policies to meet changing circumstances.

These responsibilities go hand in hand.

They should be enacted in order that the Federal Government may assume the leadership.