Richard Nixon: “The board shall report its finding to the President with respect to the dispute within thirty days from the date of this…”

A number of provisions authorize spending for unneeded equipment and could thus inflate defense spending unnecessarily at a time when we all should recognize the need to avoid waste.

Mistakes, yes. But for personal gain, never.

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

We will see you again.