I believe that it must be the policy of the United States to support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures. I believe that we must assist free peoples to work out their own destinies in their own way. I believe that our help should be primarily through economic and financial aid which is essential to economic stability and orderly political processes.
Harry S. TrumanA man cannot have character unless he lives within a fundamental system of morals that creates character.
Harry S. TrumanJustice remains the greatest power on earth. To that tremendous power alone will we submit.
Harry S. TrumanUnless Russia is face with an iron fist and strong language, another is in the making. Only one language do they understand - 'How many divisions have you?' ... I'm tired of babying the Soviets.
Harry S. Truman[The American President] has to take all sorts of abuse from liars and demagogues.โฆ The people can never understand why the President does not use his supposedly great power to make โem behave. Well, all the President is, is a glorified public relations man who spends his time flattering, kissing and kicking people to get them to do what they are supposed to do anyway.
Harry S. Truman