Harry Truman: “I am confident that the American people and their representatives in Congress will respond to this urgent call for help.”

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

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.

I believe that the report is of great value.

I am happy to join with you in the recognition of the 70th Anniversary of the establishment of the Federal Civil Service merit system.