Harry Truman: “Well, you can translate it that way, if you like.”

Of course I would. I wouldn't be discourteous to anybody. I never have been.

Mrs. Beth Campbell Short may be appointed to a permanent competitive position in the classified civil service of the United States without regard to the competitive provisions of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

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…

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.