Harry Truman: “I am appreciative of this signal honor you have conferred on me.”

I wouldn't take any, now. It's a little late.

I enjoin upon all officers of the United States charged with the execution of the laws thereof the utmost diligence in preventing violations of section 215 of the Immigration and Nationality Act and this proclamation, including the…

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

It was suggested, and I decided that it wouldn't serve any good purpose, it would be just a piece of demagoguery; and that is what it turned out to be.