Richard Nixon: “I join President Asad in expressing my pleasure that our two Governments are today reestablishing diplomatic relations.”

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

Time is now of the essence with regard to the trade bill.

It is essential that we move ahead to revitalize the global trading system through multilateral negotiations.

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