Richard Nixon: “I request that you serve personally as Chairman of the combined campaign in your organization and appoint one of your…”

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

And as I leave, let me say, that is an example I think all of us should remember.

We will see you again.

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