Harry Truman actually said...

In the promotion of the general welfare, Federal employees should not be neglected.

Special Message to the Congress on the Need for Raising the Salaries of Federal Executives.

06/22/1949

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It is not without reason that for many of our citizens the post office has come to symbolize the Federal Government.

I urge that the Congress act favorably upon this legislation.

In order to strengthen further the management of the Post Office Department, I have transmitted a reorganization plan to the Congress.

The success or failure of all the things the United States Government undertakes to do depends in large measure upon the wisdom and ability ...