Richard Nixon: “That is the purpose of our meeting today—peace at home, peace in the world—and we know that our talks will contribute to…”

This, more than anything, is what I hope will be my legacy to you, to our country, as I leave the Presidency.

I have done my very best in all the days since to be true to that pledge.

We think that when we suffer a defeat that all is ended.

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