Richard Nixon: “I am known as the meanest man in town.”

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.

Our military forces deter potential aggressors and, together with those of our allies, serve to assure the continued security of the free world.

Further study is essential if we are to avoid ineffective Federal spending for these purposes.

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