Harry Truman: “This bill would be inconsistent with such a program.”

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

I am glad that the Bill of Rights is at last to be exhibited side by side with the Constitution.

No more than one National Security Medal shall be awarded to any one person, but for subsequent services justifying an award, a suitable device may be awarded to be worn with the Medal.

This ceremony could be no more than a magnificent burial.