Richard Nixon: “I gratefully salute those who have taken part in this highly effective form of people-to-people diplomacy.”

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

I did not realize the extent of the implications which these conversations might now appear to have.

I am pleased that in this bill the Congress has expressed support for our objectives by authorizing $22.2 billion for military procurement purposes during fiscal year 1975.

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…