Harry Truman: “I want to say to you that I never have a day when one duty constitutes all I have to do.”

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

I have great faith and confidence in our civil servants.

The experience of this early period of public action showed that constant vigilance and competent professional guidance are essential to prevent irreparable losses.

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