Harry Truman: “If the nations of the world expect to live in ignorance and suspicion of each other in a state of peace, they expect…”

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

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 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.

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