Harry Truman: “For this success we have achieved thus far, a large part of the credit must go to our Chairman, Admiral McIntire.”

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

I can't see any good purpose to be served by that.

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…

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