Harry Truman: “I extend to your Commission and its staff my thanks and congratulations for the public service you have rendered.”

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

I believe that the report is of great value.

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

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