Harry Truman: “That is customary. That is customary.”

It was suggested, and I decided that it wouldn't serve any good purpose, it would be just a piece of demagoguery; and that is what it turned out to be.

We venerate these documents not because they are old, not because they are valuable historical relics, but because they still have meaning for us.

I hereby direct all departments and agencies of the Government to cooperate with the Secretary of State in the execution of his authority under this proclamation and any subsequent proclamation, rule, regulation, or order issued in…

I can't see any good purpose to be served by that.