Harry Truman: “The matter was not discussed at all.”

It would have involved us in all-out war in the Far East, and we have been strenuously trying to avoid that all the time.

There is hereby established a medal to be known as the National Security Medal with accompanying ribbons and appurtenances.

We have discovered that the Constitution does not prevent us from correcting social injustice, or advancing the general welfare.

The experience of this early period of public action showed that constant vigilance and competent professional guidance are essential to prevent irreparable losses.