Richard Nixon: “We have both felt the spirit and dynamism of this continent and its people.”

We think that when we suffer a defeat that all is ended.

I have done my very best in all the days since to be true to that pledge.

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

Two weeks ago, I vowed to the American people that any appropriations bill substantially above my budget for fiscal year 1975 would be vetoed.