Richard Nixon: “He also reaffirmed the commitment of the United States to the principle of promoting freer trade.”

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.

It is only a beginning, always.