On the recordMay 11, 1951
I am convinced that the present program is basically sound, and I am certain that with rare exceptions the employees of the Federal Government are completely loyal to the United States.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI am convinced that the present program is basically sound, and I am certain that with rare exceptions the employees of the Federal Government are completely loyal to the United States.
Letter to the Chairman, Committee on the Judiciary, on the Commission on Internal Security and Individual Rights.
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