Richard Nixon actually said...

The Eisenhower position was that prudent firmness under-girds peace, but timidity, impulsiveness, and indecision lead toward war.

It takes strength, careful planning, holding to principle — yes, and determination and courage as well — to keep American boys out of war.

In fact the U.S. has not had a balanced budget since the last full fiscal year of the Eisenhower Administration.

In enlarging Washington we diminish America.