Richard Nixon: “Thank you very much, Jerry Ford”

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

I have never been a quitter.

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

I invite the Governors of the States and of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and other officials at the local level to issue similar proclamations.