Harry Truman: “The communiqué which was released by the President of the Philippines and myself covers the conversation.”

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

They should be strong enough to see that unified multiple-purpose development is planned for, and works operated harmoniously in each basin-wide comprehensive system.

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

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.