Harry Truman: “I have come to the conclusion that the Republicans are on the run.”

I do not. General MacArthur is in the Army, and on active duty, and if he has anything that is of use to the Defense Department, he ought to tell them so they can make use of it.

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

It is my fervent hope as I leave the Office of the Presidency that recent reckless attacks which can destroy that great asset will subside and that we will continue to go forward in creating a skilled corps of men and women with a public…

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