Harry Truman: “When I get ready to make a power speech, it will be perfectly plain to you.”

It is my fervent hope as I leave the Office of the Presidency that recent reckless attacks which can destroy that great asset will subside and that we will continue to go forward in creating a skilled corps of men and women with a public…

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

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

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