For some time I have been disturbed by the way the CIA has been diverted from its original assignment. It has become an operational and at times a policy making arm of the government.
Harry S. TrumanA man cannot have character unless he lives within a fundamental system of morals that creates character.
Harry S. TrumanBut Quantrill and his men were no more bandits than the men on the other side. I've been to reunions of Quantrill's men two or three times. All they were trying to do was protect the property on the Missouri side of the line.
Harry S. TrumanThe United States should not under any circumstances throw away our gun until we are sure the rest of the world cannot arm against us.
Harry S. TrumanHe "wasn't used to being criticized, and he never did get it through his head that's what politics is all about. He was used to getting his ass kissed."
Harry S. TrumanAt this time, we should renew our faith in God. We celebrate the hour in which God came to man. It is fitting that we should turn to Him. . . But there are many others who are away from their homes and their loved ones on this day. Thousands of our boys are on the cold and dreary battlefield of Korea. But all of us, at home, at war, wherever we may be, are within reach of God's love and power. We can all pray. We should all pray.
Harry S. Truman