Harry Truman: “It requires action at once.”

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

I believe that the report is of great value.

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

I feel the Committee has done a thorough job of investigation and I wish to call your attention to these suggestions, some of which, I am sure, would be helpful.