Harry Truman actually said...

This plan provides for unified direction by the Chairman of the United States Civil Service Commission of the executive affairs of the Commi...

Since the principal purpose of the National Security Council and the National Security Resources Board is to advise and assist the President...

I have concluded that the proper action at this time is to concentrate in the Chairman the responsibility for the internal administration of...

It is essential that the Commission which directs that system should be effectively organized to discharge its responsibilities.