Harry Truman: “Why certainly. Unimpeded. I have no ambition to be a dictator.”

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.

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

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