Richard Nixon: “We meet today as Americans first, honoring America, which surmounts all other differences we may have.”

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

Always give your best, never get discouraged, never be petty.

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

I invite the Governors of the States and of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and other officials at the local level to issue similar proclamations.