Harry Truman: “I shall continue to see to it that the civil service system is constantly strengthened and that merit and efficiency are…”

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.

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

I feel the Committee has done a thorough job of investigation and I wish to call your attention to these suggestions, some of which, I am sure, would be helpful.