Richard Nixon: “A great ship is not tested by smooth sailing, only by rough seas.”

This house has a great heart, and that heart comes from those who serve.

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

I have done my very best in all the days since to be true to that pledge.

I am pleased that in this bill the Congress has expressed support for our objectives by authorizing $22.2 billion for military procurement purposes during fiscal year 1975.