Harry Truman: “Our National Government must show the way.”

That is his duty. That is his duty.

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

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.

I am happy to join with you in the recognition of the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of the Federal Civil Service merit system.