"With these general propositions of the Commission I am in full accord."
"Such plans and recommendations will represent the most carefully considered judgment of the Executive Branch of the Government."
"The Commission has stated--and I believe quite correctly--that the basic requirement for achieving effective management in government is to grant to the men upon whom responsibility is placed by the C..."
"In keeping with past experience, the pending bill provides that reorganization plans, submitted to the Congress by the President under the reorganization authority, must lie before the Congress for 60..."
"While there will be honest differences of opinion concerning many of the Commission's specific recommendations, I believe that the Commission's work as a whole represents a landmark in the field of Go..."
"Without such authority and resources the President cannot be held accountable for the conduct of Federal administration."
"It is neither possible nor wise to proceed simultaneously in all areas on reorganization."
"My approval and acceptance of them springs not alone from my personal conviction but equally from the compelling mandate of my oath of office to support the principles of the Constitution."
"The highest commendation is due the membership of the Commission."
"I also direct the appropriate officials of the Government to arrange for the display of the flag on all Government buildings, and I request that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship, o..."
"Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby urge the people of the United States to honor our Merchant Marine on Monday, May 23, 1949, by flying the flag o..."
"I am most happy to have you here and to meet all of you."
"So long as we have it, we are sure that the farmers know which side their bread is buttered on, and they will still be with us as they were in this last election."
"We are still trying to improve and make it more workable, one that will create an equitable distribution of the income of the country."
"I don't think it is necessary."
"I didn't make the announcement."
"We have learned through bitter experience how necessary it is for nations to approach jointly the task of improving the conditions of world trade."
"You are asking me a hypothetical question, and I am not admitting that the Embassy has been violated."
