Harry Truman: “Legislation furthering the exercise of this power by private groups would clearly be contrary to the public interest.”

The people of the United States have a very great asset in this force.

I believe that the report is of great value.

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

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.