07/11/1951
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"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."
"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..."
"The people of the United States have a very great asset in this force."