Harry Truman actually said...

I have concluded that the proper action at this time is to concentrate in the Chairman the responsibility for the internal administration of...

In this they play a role similar in character to that of the various units of the Executive Office of the President.

The wisdom of this step has been demonstrated by greatly improved staff assistance to the President, which has contributed importantly to th...

Since the principal purpose of the National Security Council and the National Security Resources Board is to advise and assist the President...