Harry Truman actually said...

"Authority to employ persons under this subsection 101(a) in any such department or agency shall not be redelegated by the head of such department or agency."

"The head of any department or agency delegated or assigned functions under the Act is hereby delegated the authority provided by subsection 710(b) of the Act to employ persons of outstanding experienc..."

"In the case of appointments under subsection 101(a) hereof, exemption hereunder shall not extend to the receipt or payment of salary in connection with the appointee's Government service hereunder fro..."

"Appointments under subsection 101(a) of this order to positions other than advisory or consultative shall be supported by written certification by the head of the employing department or agency."