"The people of the United States have a very great asset in this force."
"I am happy to join with you in the recognition of the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of the Federal Civil Service merit system."
"It is my fervent hope as I leave the Office of the Presidency that recent reckless attacks which can destroy that great asset will subside and that we will continue to go forward in creating a skilled..."
"I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants."
"The National Security Medal may be awarded to any person, without regard to nationality, including members of the armed forces of the United States, for distinguished achievement or outstanding contri..."
"No more than one National Security Medal shall be awarded to any one person, but for subsequent services justifying an award, a suitable device may be awarded to be worn with the Medal."
"The decoration established by this order shall be awarded by the President of the United States or, under regulations approved by him, by such person or persons as he may designate."
"The experience of this early period of public action showed that constant vigilance and competent professional guidance are essential to prevent irreparable losses."
"There is hereby established a medal to be known as the National Security Medal with accompanying ribbons and appurtenances."
"We know that large reserves of generating capacity are vital to economic health and to national security."
"Members of the armed forces of the United States who are awarded the decoration established by this order are authorized to wear the medal and the ribbon symbolic of the award, as may be authorized by..."
"They should be strong enough to see that unified multiple-purpose development is planned for, and works operated harmoniously in each basin-wide comprehensive system."
