Richard Nixon: “He did not agree with all Presidents, even Presidents of his own party, completely.”

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

This, more than anything, is what I hope will be my legacy to you, to our country, as I leave the Presidency.

Our military forces deter potential aggressors and, together with those of our allies, serve to assure the continued security of the free world.

As a result of these efforts, I am confident that the world is a safer place today, not only for the people of America but for the people of all nations, and that all of our children have a better chance than before of living in peace…