Harry Truman: “The Secretary of Defense as the head of the Department of Defense will exercise authority, direction and control over…”

It is my fervent hope as I leave the Office of the Presidency that recent reckless attacks which can destroy that great asset will subside and that we will continue to go forward in creating a skilled corps of men and women with a public…

No, there's no reason for me to see him.

The longer I live, the more I am impressed by the significance of our simple official oath to uphold and defend the Constitution.

The ultimate responsibility is mine in any event.