Harry Truman: “My ideas were very clearly and specifically expressed by the Secretary of State yesterday after an interview with me.”

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

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

They should be strong enough to see that unified multiple-purpose development is planned for, and works operated harmoniously in each basin-wide comprehensive system.

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