Richard Nixon

No matter how honest or how wise they were, I think all of us realize that at times of great challenge to our Nation, whether during the bitter War Between the States or whether during the other military challenges and economic challenges…

The past has truly proved that we have much to gain by our devotion to the Scriptures.

It is unique among books and treasured by men and nations.

The consequences flowing from its enactment would in the long run more than outweigh any temporary gain that may be realized.

I sat on the bench. He was captain of the team.

Make a revolution in this land.

I look forward to the prospect of working with you in the interest of those objectives which join our two countries in responsibility as well as friendship.

So today we honor a nation and a people with whom we are proud to stand as friends and allies.

Whenever occasion warrants, I would like to feel free to consult with you directly on matters of mutual interest.

I reaffirm my support of Judge Haynsworth, and in reaffirming it I reaffirm it with even greater conviction.

I do hereby designate Tuesday, October 28, 1969, as a Day of Bread, as a part of international observances, and the week beginning October 26, 1969, as a period of Harvest Festival.

Let me be quite candid. There were those, good friends of mine, who came to me a few weeks ago suggesting I withdraw Judge Haynsworth's nomination due to the fact that a doubt had been raised and that politically it was going to be very…

I have examined the charges. I find that Judge Haynsworth is an honest man.

All I ask is that every Senator should look very carefully into this record because he has to make the decision that I had to make.

The danger of inflation is real; the cure requires some unpleasant medicine, patience on the part of all and self-discipline by the government, business and labor.

Government's recent action in the construction industry, to increase the supply of skilled labor and materials so as to curb the excessive expansion of demand, is a case in point.

First, to continue stern restraints on Federal spending.

The free market has its own controls on those who flout responsibility: loss of profits to the businessman, loss of jobs to the workingman.

The percentage of our work force unemployed is more than a statistic, it is a human condition that deserves the close attention of every American.

Step one was to cut Federal spending, which more than anything else was pushing your prices up.

Unfortunately, some industries, some individuals will feel this necessary adjustment more directly than others.

We knew that some sophisticated investors could make out fairly well in a time of skyrocketing prices, but that the average family bore the brunt of the high cost of living, and the family on a fixed income was being driven right up the…

The cost of living affects the quality of life.

I want to suggest what the American people—what you—can do together to hold down the cost of living.

I call upon the people of the United States, the medical and health professions, and other interested organizations and groups to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.