Richard Nixon: “All of us who know him personally know of that concern.”

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.

I invite the Governors of the States and of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and other officials at the local level to issue similar proclamations.

I take this occasion once again to urge prompt and final action on the Trade Reform Act.