Richard Nixon: “For the Reuther family, the tragedy of this day is compounded by the death of Mrs. Reuther.”

May God's grace be with you in all the days ahead.

A number of provisions authorize spending for unneeded equipment and could thus inflate defense spending unnecessarily at a time when we all should recognize the need to avoid waste.

This was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.

I also call upon appropriate community organizations to cooperate with the Customs Service in recognizing 185 years of mutually beneficial relationships.