Richard Nixon: “This is more than a redirection of resources”

Always give your best, never get discouraged, never be petty.

I did not realize the extent of the implications which these conversations might now appear to 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 was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.