Richard Nixon actually said...

Having learned to live with change and challenge, they offer us, now and for the future, a valuable resource of skill and of wisdom.

I urge them to find suitable means for expressing appreciation to older citizens, for encouraging their continued and expanded activity, and...

I look forward to a continuation of that spirit of cooperation and friendship which has for so long existed between your country and mine.

On this Saint Patrick's Day, the American people and I extend our warmest greeting to you and the people of Ireland.