Harry Truman: “How much more aggressive does a man have to be when he fires those who go wrong and has some of them prosecuted?”

The longer I live, the more I am impressed by the significance of our simple official oath to uphold and defend the Constitution.

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

The Constitution is a living force--it is a growing thing.

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.