Mrs. Nixon and I extend our warmest wishes to each of you on this Thanksgiving Day and throughout the year.

I KNOW you fellows probably wonder why I came out here today.

I WANT you to know that I am delighted to welcome you here to the White House and to tell you how this all happened.

We believe, however, that we have found the pattern here that may succeed and that will succeed as Judge Boldt puts it.

We will never give up with regard to our prisoners of war.

I have nothing to announce on that at this time.

I said nobody could be a popular Secretary of Agriculture.

I have always felt particularly close to Ireland.

This is a lot easier forum than the Senate of the United States, I can assure you.

I know that we will have your cooperation.

The time has come, therefore, to take a critical look at the existing Federal system.

It is to this end that I urge prompt and favorable consideration of this landmark legislation.

Mere competence is not enough.

We will pass that test.

I must say I am always awestruck on these occasions.

Let me wish you Godspeed and a safe return.

I AM GRATIFIED, as I know all Americans are, at the perfect launch of Apollo 14.

And we look forward to many happy returns.