Harry Truman actually said...

In my opinion, the Congress should enact these recommendations into law irrespective of what the final decision may be as to further pay inc...

I shall continue to see to it that the civil service system is constantly strengthened and that merit and efficiency are rewarded by advance...

Every day, except when we were at sea.

I haven't talked to General Marshall himself, but I have been in touch with the State Department every day since we have been away.