Richard Nixon: “I appreciate Mr. Heard's taking on this assignment which should be of great benefit to the country.”

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

To leave office before my term is completed is abhorrent to every instinct in my body.

I firmly believe that our current fiscal situation demands national unanimity on the issues of a larger concern.

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