Harry Truman actually said...

For the detection of, and appropriate action with respect to, any officers or employees of the Federal Government, and other persons, who may be guilty of improper or illegal conduct relating to the performance of official business of the Federal Government.

Context

Executive Order 10327—Investigations Relating to the Conduct of Government Business

02/19/1952

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