Harry Truman: “I have a very sincere desire, Mr. Prime Minister, to be as helpful to you as possible in this circumstance.”

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

They should be strong enough to see that unified multiple-purpose development is planned for, and works operated harmoniously in each basin-wide comprehensive system.

This ceremony could be no more than a magnificent burial.

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.