Harry Truman: “You have come a long way to be with us, and we are very grateful.”

We know that large reserves of generating capacity are vital to economic health and to national security.

We have learned that the mark of a well-managed land lies in the care a Nation gives to its rivers.

The course of action you recommend has my approval.

No more than one National Security Medal shall be awarded to any one person, but for subsequent services justifying an award, a suitable device may be awarded to be worn with the Medal.