Richard Nixon: “Mr. President has been a very close personal friend and very valued counselor has been the next recipient, Mr. Raymond…”

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

I take this occasion once again to urge prompt and final action on the Trade Reform Act.

May God's grace be with you in all the days ahead.

I also call upon appropriate community organizations to cooperate with the Customs Service in recognizing 185 years of mutually beneficial relationships.