Richard Nixon: “I consider this Treaty to be in the interest of the United States and the entire world community and recommend that the…”

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

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

It is regrettable that the Congress has seen fit to add to a bill of such importance to our national security a rider adversely affecting the constitutional separation of powers.

I have never been a quitter.