Trade is necessary so that developing countries can pay back various forms of outside assistance.

You will be missed here at the White House.

The health of our domestic economy and the strength... of our international economic relations are deeply involved.

The United States cannot afford to drift in a sea of international uncertainty.

This vital bill, the trade reform bill, has been pending before Congress for nearly 2 years.

It is with the deepest regret, but also with immense gratitude for your many years of dedicated service to our Nation, that I accept your resignation as Assistant to the President.

I call upon the people of the United States to observe the week beginning December 10, 1974, as Human Rights Week.

I would find it inexcusable if this legislation were to die as a result of delay and procrastination.

The teamwork, the self-discipline, and just as important, the sense of adventure that grow out of the Scouting experience are the very things we need today to build a better America.

I think they say once a Scout always a Scout, and I can tell you from my own experience that is true.

Scouting is one of these things that keeps that spark of idealism alive, that plants it in the hearts of young Americans while preparing them for manhood and for citizenship.

That is why, as an old Scout who still tries to live by the Scout laws and the Scout oath, with no apologies, I am proud and honored to accept this award tonight.

I share that faith.

It is America's youthful spirit, strength, its idealism that are the keys to our country's greatness.

Well, if these are not the goals of the people of the United States, what they want their President to live up to, then I must draw this conclusion: Either you have the wrong man or I have the wrong country, and I don't believe either is…

In each of your responsibilities, we have come to expect of you not only great dedication and energy, but also an unfailing sense of the needs and well-being of all our people.

Betty and I extend our warmest best wishes for every happiness and success in the future to you and your family.

I have your letter and it is with the deepest regret that I accept your resignation as Counsellor to the President.