Richard Nixon: “You said you wanted an aggressive, articulate spokesman for agriculture in the White House, and Mr. President, you have…”

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

This house has a great heart, and that heart comes from those who serve.

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

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…