Harry Truman: “New blood is always helpful in any organization, and I believe in that.”

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

The people of the United States have a very great asset in this force.

I feel the Committee has done a thorough job of investigation and I wish to call your attention to these suggestions, some of which, I am sure, would be helpful.

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