In 1952, Vance was called to Washington, D.C. to chair a committee on mobilization relating to the Korean War. To Defence Secretary Robert Lovett, Vance reportedly commented "Bob, I understand that the Army has 60,000 trucks in Texas just sitting around."
In 1952, Vance was summoned to Washington, D.C. to preside over a committee on mobilization connected to the Korean War. To Defence Secretary Robert Lovett, Vance allegedly remarked "Bob, I comprehend that the Army possesses 60,000 trucks in Texas merely idling around."