Richard Nixon: “I urge the people of the United States to show their reverence and respect for the mothers of this country by special…”

It is regrettable that the Congress has seen fit to add to a bill of such importance to our national security a rider adversely affecting the constitutional separation of powers.

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

Always remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them, and then you destroy yourself.

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