Richard Nixon: “I have never seen so many close races, close races in all fields.”

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

Further study is essential if we are to avoid ineffective Federal spending for these purposes.

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

I have always tried to do what was best for the Nation.