Richard Nixon: “The important point is that our overall spending goal has been achieved.”

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

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…

This, more than anything, is what I hope will be my legacy to you, to our country, as I leave the Presidency.

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