Harry Truman: “It is attempted duress, but we are not negotiating under duress.”

The decoration established by this order shall be awarded by the President of the United States or, under regulations approved by him, by such person or persons as he may designate.

The course of action you recommend has my approval.

No, there's no reason for me to see him.

I am happy to join with you in the recognition of the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of the Federal Civil Service merit system.