Richard Nixon actually said...

The fact that a man is self-reliant, however, does not mean that Government should ignore him.

They spell 'benefactor' for unfortunate people, from mentally retarded children to Peruvian earthquake victims.

Self-reliance, prudence and independence are qualities which our Government should work to encourage among our people.

Preservation of the pension rights of employees who leave their jobs--vesting-is essential to a growing and healthy private pension system.