Richard Nixon

And when an American businessman paying those highest wages can still go in and compete in an export market, that means he deserves an award for excellence and excellence for export.

I HAVE two awards to present today to two of the most outstanding young men in America and, I would say, in the world.

But to have a boy go clear to the top when he was not able to see, this is certainly a magnificent achievement for that boy, but a wonderful example for all the rest of us.

And the 10 companies that will be honored today are companies that have shown the initiative, and they have shown the imagination that is essential to compete in the export markets.

You have set a fine standard and example for all of the rest of us.

We are trying to change that.

One of the developments in the United States that has occurred in the past few years that is very disturbing is the dwindling of our export surplus.

When I say we are trying to change it, I speak not just of a government, but I speak more of those in private enterprise who by their practices will be able to win the markets abroad.

Thus, the Plan is to be self-supporting, imposing no added cost to the Federal Government, beyond administrative costs.

I only say this: that having, many years ago, gone through the experience of competing in college and then in law school for high academic achievement, it is very difficult to get near the top of the class or anywhere near it when you have…

You are the peace forces of the world

First, the magnificent teamwork, the teamwork that is so essential for an operation of this type.

To be here is a very proud one for me

I am proud to be here as the one who has been elected to lead this country

My very best wishes to the peace forces of the United States and the world.

I APPRECIATE the opportunity to speak to the officers and men of the United States Fleet.

What a great job it was to get that catapult back on and have those planes going off of it, just like the others.

Thank you for being such great Americans under fire, and for reminding us of the fact that we sometimes forget--that Americans in this century have had to go into war not because we wanted war, but because we wanted peace.

I was very impressed by what I saw

What a great example you have set for us.

History will record that never has a great nation had military forces more dedicated to peace, and whose activities made a greater contribution to peace than the Armed Forces of the United States.

As President and Commander-in-Chief, I appreciate your expression of dedication and willingness to share in the responsibilities of maintaining our freedom and security as a nation.

It was gratifying to receive your recent letter regarding your sense of pride and dignity as a soldier in the United States Armed Forces particularly since our nation honors our Armed Forces this week.

I also request the Governors of the States and of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the appropriate officials of all local units of government to direct that the flag be flown at half-staff on all public buildings during that entire day.

Now, Therefore, I, Richard Nixon, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Memorial Day, Friday, May 30, 1969, as a day of prayer for permanent peace, and I designate the hour beginning in each locality at 11 o'clock…