Harry Truman: “Important decisions have to be made by the Congress, the President, and the country, and they must be made soon.”

We venerate these documents not because they are old, not because they are valuable historical relics, but because they still have meaning for us.

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

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