Harry Truman: “America is not weaker because of the admission of these displaced persons--it is stronger.”

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

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

We have discovered that the Constitution does not prevent us from correcting social injustice, or advancing the general welfare.

They should be strong enough to see that unified multiple-purpose development is planned for, and works operated harmoniously in each basin-wide comprehensive system.