I think our form of government--and I have make some study of the question--is the greatest in the history of the world, and I want to see it continue for another thousand years.

You know, there isn't a man in the United States who can't tell the President how to do his job better than the President knows how to do it; and I am sure that you feel the same way about it.

I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning October 9, 1949, as Fire Prevention Week.

I earnestly request that during that week all of us undertake a year-round campaign against destructive fires in our homes and in our communities.

I direct the appropriate agencies of the Federal Government to assist in arousing public awareness of the need for active participation in this crusade against the frightful toll of life and property resulting from fires.

The Committee shall assist the President in creating a government-wide program for management improvement.

The Bureau of the Budget shall review department and agency plans for management improvement in conjunction with requests for funds, and at other appropriate times.

Department and agency heads shall review the programs under their respective jurisdictions to assure themselves and the President that such programs are being carried out with maximum effectiveness and economy.

There is hereby established an Advisory Committee on Management Improvement.

They came in here this morning.

I never want to have to use it again.

It's Tom Clark, the Attorney General.

I didn't know he made it, and I am sorry he did.

I don't know anything about any such picket lines.

My best guess is, of course, that they will accept.

You're welcome. Don't break your legs now!

I don't think faith has anything to do with a Justice of the Supreme Court.

No comment. I don't intervene in State politics.