Harry Truman actually said...

"It is imperative that the Labor Department be strengthened and restored to its original position as the central agency of the Government for dealing with labor problems."

"This plan provides for unified direction by the Chairman of the United States Civil Service Commission of the executive affairs of the Commission."

"In the conduct of civil service operations the Chairman is subject to the regulations of the full Commission and to their investigatory powers and appellate jurisdiction."

"The wisdom of this step has been demonstrated by greatly improved staff assistance to the President, which has contributed importantly to the management of the Government during the trying years of wa..."