Harry Truman

Equally, they must 'refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United…

The United States supports the United Nations in all respects.

The nature of our participation and the many different ways in which it is manifested may come as a surprise to many members.

We can be proud of what we have done.

They must 'settle their international disputes by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace and security, and justice, are not endangered.'

Such plans and recommendations will represent the most carefully considered judgment of the Executive Branch of the Government.

With these general propositions of the Commission I am in full accord.

The Commission has stated--and I believe quite correctly--that the basic requirement for achieving effective management in government is to grant to the men upon whom responsibility is placed by the Constitution and the statutes an…

The highest commendation is due the membership of the Commission.

The Commission on Organization has served the country well by pointing the way toward achieving continued improvements in government operations.

My approval and acceptance of them springs not alone from my personal conviction but equally from the compelling mandate of my oath of office to support the principles of the Constitution.

In keeping with past experience, the pending bill provides that reorganization plans, submitted to the Congress by the President under the reorganization authority, must lie before the Congress for 60 consecutive days without Congressional…

Without such authority and resources the President cannot be held accountable for the conduct of Federal administration.

It is neither possible nor wise to proceed simultaneously in all areas on reorganization.

While there will be honest differences of opinion concerning many of the Commission's specific recommendations, I believe that the Commission's work as a whole represents a landmark in the field of Government organization.

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby urge the people of the United States to honor our Merchant Marine on Monday, May 23, 1949, by flying the flag of the United States at their homes or…

I also direct the appropriate officials of the Government to arrange for the display of the flag on all Government buildings, and I request that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship, on Monday, May 23, 1949, in honor of…

So long as we have it, we are sure that the farmers know which side their bread is buttered on, and they will still be with us as they were in this last election.

I am most happy to have you here and to meet all of you.

We are still trying to improve and make it more workable, one that will create an equitable distribution of the income of the country.

Some of them are, the ones that were held up last year. Most of them are new.

I think it is encouraging.

It is fundamental to the progressive, expanding world economy so vital to the increasing welfare and prosperity of the people of the United States.

What is needed is cooperative action to attack the whole range of obstacles that stand in the way of broadening international trade.

Let's wait and see how the thing works out, then the question will answer itself as we go along.