Harry Truman

They intend to defend themselves against aggression, to settle their disputes by peaceful means, improve the living standards of their peoples, promote their cultural and economic progress, and ensure respect for the fundamental freedoms…

Our ambition and interest is world peace.

I am just as sure as I stand here that we are going to discover uses for this great force that we have released that will be for the welfare of mankind, instead of for its destruction.

In our country the Government exists to serve the people.

In recognition of the importance of Ecuadoran plans for fuller economic development, it has been agreed to make joint studies of the economic potentialities of Ecuador and the most effective means for furthering the fuller use of Ecuadoran…

I studied that book carefully and sincerely when you gave it to me, and it made me want to be in Quito all the more.

There could be no more useful expenditure of the taxpayers' funds.

And I was 67 last month-too bad!

I hereby further exempt the said Claude L. Draper from compulsory retirement for age for a period of five years expiring June 22, 1956.

This clinical research center will advance the work that is being done by all of us to achieve better health.

I don't know what shape that bill will be in until it comes to me for signature.

Well, I can't answer that question until I find out what the Congress is going to do.

No man is in a bad fix when his savings are invested in Government bonds.

But it is a good hat.

I think the inter-American relationship is on a better plane than it has ever been in history.

No, no, I can't do anything until Congress gets through its action.

I was wearing a straw hat from Ecuador that I have had for about 3 years.

The request has not reached me yet.

We have not talked on business matters at all.

I think very highly of the President of Ecuador.

You can't tell what a bill will be until it has passed both Houses.

I will answer that when the bill comes before me in its final form.

I think you state the case exactly.

It has not been taken up with me.

That clock is 7 minutes fast!