Harry Truman: “To maintain the integrity of the public debt, we must now reduce it by substantial amounts.”

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

We have learned that the mark of a well-managed land lies in the care a Nation gives to its rivers.

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.