Let us resolve in 1974 to make use of the talents and abilities and energies of the handicapped.

The single greatest difficulty facing the handicapped person is not his or her own disability but rather the attitudes of society toward that disability.

We must maintain our own strength and help our allies who are trying to retain the gains that were made in Vietnam and elsewhere in the Pacific.

I think they should be closely held, and I can assure you that they will be most judiciously handled as far as I am concerned.

It seems to me that when I had the choice between that possibility and the possibility of taking direct action hoping to conclude it, I am still convinced.

I do hereby proclaim a program to commence immediately to afford reconciliation to Vietnam era draft evaders and military deserters.

I had no secret reason.

Each member of the armed forces who elects to seek relief through this program will receive an undesirable discharge.

I am not going to pass judgment on whether it is permitted or authorized under international law.

I personally think that is something that should be kept very closely held.

Without any question, without any reservation.

Over a year after the last American combatant had left Vietnam, the status of thousands of our countrymen...remains unresolved.

The overall economy of the United States is strong.

The Board shall report to the President its findings and recommendations as to whether Executive clemency should be granted or denied in any case.

We have peace at the present time.

I am positive, will end up being an outstanding chairman of the Republican National Committee.

I must say that the decision has created more antagonism than I anticipated.

I was more anxious to heal the Nation--that was the top priority.