Richard Nixon: “Our Bicentennial Era is a time for America to say to the nations of the world: \You helped to make us what we are.”

It is essential that we move ahead to revitalize the global trading system through multilateral negotiations.

In keeping Federal spending under control, we do not intend, of course, to single out only farm or environmental programs.

It is only a beginning, always.

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…