Richard Nixon: “Mrs. Nixon and I will join them in the Grand Hall to receive you, for those who have the time to do so.”

I further urge all students in our country to acquaint themselves fully with their own student government associations and to play a constructive role in contributing to their success.

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

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

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