Harry Truman: “Dean Acheson is going to be Secretary of State until January 20, 1953, and until his successor is appointed and…”

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.

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

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

We have learned that the mark of a well-managed land lies in the care a Nation gives to its rivers.