Harry Truman

I am not an expert on that, and I can't answer that question.

No, I think the Commanding General of the Far East Command has all the authority necessary to carry on the military operations.

I say that letter still stands.

General Marshall's testimony is in line with what I believe, and that is the reason he made the statement.

The message speaks for me.

I don't believe you have. I can't think of anything!

I urge every American to respond during that month as generously as possible to the urgent need of this humanitarian organization.

We have no designs on any nation, either for territory, conquest, or otherwise.

Our only ambition in the world is for peace, and a lasting peace.

Our objective is to strengthen the free nations through cooperation—free and voluntary cooperation based on a common devotion to freedom.

I am confident that the American people and their representatives in Congress will respond to this urgent call for help.

It is important to the free world that the democratic institutions which are emerging in India be maintained and strengthened.

It is natural that the Indian people should turn to us for aid in meeting the threat of famine that now confronts them.

We cannot turn a deaf ear to India's appeal.

Our friendship for the people of India and our traditional concern for human suffering impel us to take every reasonable step we can to alleviate mass hunger and distress.

We must counter the false promises of Communist imperialism with constructive action for human betterment.

A man who makes no mistakes is a man who never does anything.

I cannot understand what it is I am called upon to do?

Such a communication has not reached me.

I have directed the Secretary of the Army to take appropriate action immediately.

I have been gravely concerned about the interference with essential military and civilian railroad transportation.

It is essential that precautions be taken against recurrences of such threats to our national security.

The railroads are going to run no matter what it takes to run them.

They are welcome to try.

I have always felt that I had a full understanding with the Federal Reserve Board.