The United States and the freedom for which it stands, the freedom for which they died, must endure and prosper.

Freedom is not bought cheaply.

Let us pledge that their lives, their sacrifices, their valor shall be justified and remembered for as long as God gives life to this nation.

The overriding success of NATO is that for almost 40 years, Europe has been at peace.

But prosperity has little meaning unless we also act to maintain our freedom and protect the peace.

We must always remember that, in dealing with the condition in the world today, Western solidarity and defense preparedness are essential to meaningful arms control negotiations.

We must recognize that, whether in defense, political, or economic affairs, building successful foreign policy begins at home.

Nothing in our Federal Government is more in need of an overhaul than the ridiculous procedure we have misnamed 'the budget process.'

Ours is a mission for peace and freedom through Western unity and strength, and with your prayers, it will succeed.

In a wild 5 or 6 days, they battled over which of half a dozen or so budgets we should have, plus 68 amendments, and then came up empty.

I have the greatest admiration and respect for President Lopez Portillo.

Let's make certain that emotions don't blur the truth of how close we really are during this tragic conflict.