Harry Truman: “Priority assistance is needed in cases certified by the Secretary of State to be of high public importance and essential…”

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

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

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.

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