Richard Nixon: “The United States is a better country because this good man lived his long life among us these past 77 years.”

May God's grace be with you in all the days ahead.

Our military forces deter potential aggressors and, together with those of our allies, serve to assure the continued security of the free world.

Further study is essential if we are to avoid ineffective Federal spending for these purposes.

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