The President's News Conference
04/04/1951
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There is hereby established a medal to be known as the National Security Medal with accompanying ribbons and appurtenanc...
The course of action you recommend has my approval.
That is his duty. That is his duty.
I feel the Committee has done a thorough job of investigation and I wish to call your attention to these suggestions, so...