Richard Nixon actually said...

It is in the best interests of the United States to assume these obligations toward the Latin American countries bound by the Treaty.

Ratification by the United States of Additional Protocol II would not only indicate our support for the Latin American nuclear-free zone but...

I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to Additional Protocol II and give its advice and consent to ratification...

We must make every effort to fulfill all of our responsibilities to those who have done so much for us.