Harry Truman: “It suits me all right, and I think it will be elected.”

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

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

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

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