Harry Truman: “On behalf of our Government, I desire to thank you for your patriotic and devoted service.”

I am glad that the Bill of Rights is at last to be exhibited side by side with the Constitution.

I feel the Committee has done a thorough job of investigation and I wish to call your attention to these suggestions, some of which, I am sure, would be helpful.

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

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.