Harry Truman: “They also must have the ability to persuade people to do what they do not want to do and like it.”

The people of the United States have a very great asset in this force.

We know that large reserves of generating capacity are vital to economic health and to national security.

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

I wouldn't take any, now. It's a little late.