Harry Truman: “Surely this is a disaster which statesmanship can find a way to avoid.”

The Constitution is a living force--it is a growing thing.

The longer I live, the more I am impressed by the significance of our simple official oath to uphold and defend the Constitution.

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…

It was suggested, and I decided that it wouldn't serve any good purpose, it would be just a piece of demagoguery; and that is what it turned out to be.