Harry Truman: “I am convinced that they should have been adopted in the interest of avoiding needless costs, administrative burdens…”

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

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…

The ultimate responsibility is mine in any event.

That is his duty. That is his duty.