Stuart Symington Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“I had learned many years ago in private business never to take responsibility without adequate authority; and the new Secretary of Defense, as budgets were sharply cut, quickly found that out.”

“It all went back to problems we had talked about before, you know, such as the British not believing in formation bombing and not believing in daytime bombing.”

“Later the Administration wanted me to actually sell all remaining surplus by running the War Assets Corporation. I said I couldn't do it without some shoe leather.”

“Sure, you would lose more bombers without fighters, but, flying in formation, you could get the job done.”

“Mr. Truman studiously avoided giving power to his White House staff that has been characteristic of recent administrations. Staff people in the White House, with no responsibility but incredible authority is one of the reasons we're now in so much trouble.”