Harry Truman: “To do this means that the Government must act--act wisely and judiciously-but it must act.”

We venerate these documents not because they are old, not because they are valuable historical relics, but because they still have meaning for us.

This ceremony could be no more than a magnificent burial.

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

I am glad that the Bill of Rights is at last to be exhibited side by side with the Constitution.