Richard Nixon: “And you are accompanied in your noble mission by our prayers and those of all men of goodwill.”

May God's grace be with you in all the days ahead.

Two weeks ago, I vowed to the American people that any appropriations bill substantially above my budget for fiscal year 1975 would be vetoed.

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

As a result of these efforts, I am confident that the world is a safer place today, not only for the people of America but for the people of all nations, and that all of our children have a better chance than before of living in peace…