Harry Truman: “We can't let that happen here.”

The Constitution belongs to no one group of people and to no single branch of the Government.

We venerate these documents not because they are old, not because they are valuable historical relics, but because they still have meaning for us.

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…

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