Harry Truman: “The people want laws to help them live a better, healthier, more secure life--not laws to line the pockets of the rich.”

We have learned that the mark of a well-managed land lies in the care a Nation gives to its rivers.

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.

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

I am happy to join with you in the recognition of the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of the Federal Civil Service merit system.