Richard Nixon: “I would also like to express my appreciation to the Congress for their cooperation with my efforts to have this act…”

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

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.

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.