Harry Truman: “The will for peace without the strength for peace is of no avail.”

This ceremony could be no more than a magnificent burial.

We know that large reserves of generating capacity are vital to economic health and to national security.

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.

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