Harry Truman: “If you stand guard with vigilance against those who would take it from you, it will remain as an everlasting source of…”

No more than one National Security Medal shall be awarded to any one person, but for subsequent services justifying an award, a suitable device may be awarded to be worn with the Medal.

The ultimate responsibility is mine in any event.

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

The people of the United States have a very great asset in this force.