Politics

Mrs. Nixon joins me in mourning the loss of a former House colleague, longtime friend, and dedicated public servant whose death bereaves all Americans.

My notes to him he might characterize as being rather rough.

I have what it takes.

It would, for example, strike from the President's hand a wide range of important peace-keeping tools by eliminating his ability to exercise quiet diplomacy backed by subtle shifts in our military deployments.

`The issue at stake is simple.

I intend to do no less.

With the deepest regret and with an understanding of the circumstances which brought you to your decision that I accept your resignation.

I am therefore requesting that the Congress approve emergency assistance to Israel in the amount of $2.2 billion.

My actions today are in accordance with that duty, and in that spirit of accommodation.

As legislative deliberation continues, I look forward to working with the Congress on this bill in a spirit of constructive partnership.

I have the honor to present to William P. Rogers the Medal of Freedom

Trade by itself does not lead to peace.

As additional efforts prove necessary, I shall be prepared to take those steps.

I again urge that it proceed with dispatch.

I know your decision to resign as Vice President has been as difficult as any facing a man in public life could be.

In other words, we have in our company tonight--and I wish all of you could know him as I have known him, as my wife has known him--a world statesman of the first rank,

Dr. Kissinger and his colleagues have been very busy.

Therefore, once again, I strongly urge the Congress to restore the authority to grant nondiscriminatory tariff treatment to all countries.