Well, Mr. Kaplow, the major problems with which I have been concerned in this first week have been in the field of foreign policy, because there only the President can make some of the decisions.

Now, Therefore, I, Richard Nixon, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the month of February 1969 as American Heart Month, and I invite the Governors of the States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and officials of…

Yes, I have examined it.

I think it is not helpful in discussing Vietnam to use such terms as 'cease-fire' because cease-fire is a term of art that really has no relevance, in my opinion, to a guerrilla war.

I believe that it is in the best interests of the Nation, when a new administration comes in, with a new team, that the President direct the new team, as I have directed it very strongly during this first week, to reexamine all decisions…

I favor the Nonproliferation Treaty.

I HAVE BEEN deeply saddened by reports of the natural disaster which struck the State of Mississippi last Thursday.

To the families of those who have lost their lives and to other victims of these disasters, I extend my deep personal sympathy and that of the Nation.

I have asked the Office of Emergency Preparedness and other agencies of the Federal Government to thoroughly investigate the situation in Mississippi and to take immediate actions which they deem appropriate.

We are not interested in confirmation for confirmation's sake.

Please do not take any further action in connection with the international aspects of this matter until I have had an opportunity to finally advise you of my decision upon the merits.

So if I may present him now with the Biblical scripture, 'The last shall be first,' as far as this administration is concerned.

I should also point out that he takes an office which, throughout the history of this country, has been somewhat controversial.

Having a policy in urban affairs is no more a guarantor of success than having one in foreign affairs.

The establishment of the President's Urban Affairs Council is an historic occasion in American Government.

Dr. Burns will, of course, work closely with members of the Cabinet, Dr. McCracken, Mr. Harlow, and others on the White House Staff.

Seek constant improvement in the actual delivery of public services to citizens.

Dr. Burns will have Cabinet rank.