Richard Nixon: “The award was created for the three pioneers in this field.”

It is regrettable that the Congress has seen fit to add to a bill of such importance to our national security a rider adversely affecting the constitutional separation of powers.

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 have never been a quitter.

Mistakes, yes. But for personal gain, never.