Richard Nixon: “Mrs. Nixon and I are profoundly saddened by the untimely death of Vince Lombardi and we extend our deepest sympathy to…”

It is regrettable that the Congress has seen fit to add to a bill of such importance to our national security a rider adversely affecting the constitutional separation of powers.

I have never been a quitter.

I have always tried to do what was best for the Nation.

I firmly believe that our current fiscal situation demands national unanimity on the issues of a larger concern.