Harry Truman: “If we were in a depression, I would be the first person to tell you.”

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

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.

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

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…