Harry Truman: “Not at all--so you can pack your grips and get ready to go on Friday.”

Mrs. Beth Campbell Short may be appointed to a permanent competitive position in the classified civil service of the United States without regard to the competitive provisions of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

I enjoin upon all officers of the United States charged with the execution of the laws thereof the utmost diligence in preventing violations of section 215 of the Immigration and Nationality Act and this proclamation, including the…

The course of action you recommend has my approval.

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