Harry Truman: “I hope I will always deserve it.”

The Constitution belongs to no one group of people and to no single branch of the Government.

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.

The ultimate responsibility is mine in any event.