Richard Nixon actually said...

Let us remember that unless America, at this time in history, accepts the responsibility to lead for peace, we may not have it in the world.

The people of the world want peace, the people of the world want friendship, and every American, I know, wants his country and his Governmen...

It is also a Christmas for the first time in 20 years when no young American is being drafted for the armed services.

I think one of the greatest privileges that a President of the United States has is to light the Christmas tree, the Nation's Christmas tree...