Richard Nixon: “Our Ambassadors throughout the world have used our diplomatic resources fully to help convince the other side to treat…”

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

And as I leave, let me say, that is an example I think all of us should remember.

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.

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