Richard Nixon: “He still is not feeling too well, but he came, nevertheless.”

As a result of these efforts, I am confident that the world is a safer place today, not only for the people of America but for the people of all nations, and that all of our children have a better chance than before of living in peace…

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.

This was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.

I have always tried to do what was best for the Nation.