Harry Truman: “The Board shall make recommendations and reports to the President upon his request.”

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…

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

That is his duty. That is his duty.

It was suggested, and I decided that it wouldn't serve any good purpose, it would be just a piece of demagoguery; and that is what it turned out to be.