Harry Truman: “I tell the truth on them, and that's a lot better for the country than giving them hell, because they can't stand the…”

I am happy to join with you in the recognition of the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of the Federal Civil Service merit system.

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

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