Richard Nixon: “He enjoyed with grace the triumphs of his life, and he endured its tragedies with great dignity.”

This country needs good farmers, good businessmen, good plumbers, good carpenters.

Two weeks ago, I vowed to the American people that any appropriations bill substantially above my budget for fiscal year 1975 would be vetoed.

And as I leave, let me say, that is an example I think all of us should remember.

I did not realize the extent of the implications which these conversations might now appear to have.