Richard Nixon: “I believe that both these provisions are unconstitutional.”

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

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

This was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.

I invite the Governors of the States and of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and other officials at the local level to issue similar proclamations.