I am pleased to announce today that 15 of our Nation's most distinguished scientists and engineers have agreed to serve on this Council.

Trade by itself does not lead to peace.

Communication between peoples, I very sincerely believe having taken some role in opening communications with other nations in the world over the past 4 1/2 years, I believe that as we increase communication between peoples at all levels, the opportunity of discussing differences rather than fighting about differences is greatly increased.

Trade between nations, no matter how great it is, does not necessarily lead to peace.

And so the scientific community need not be in any way ashamed of the role it has played in helping to develop the defense capabilities--and I use the word 'defense' rather than 'offensive'--the defense capabilities of the United States in that area.

For the first time in 12 years the United States, at the 'time these awards are being made, is at peace with every nation in the world, and that is symbolized, it seems to me, and brought home by the fact that the 11 award winners are concentrated in the area of peaceful enterprise.

I know your decision to resign as Vice President has been as difficult as any facing a man in public life could be.

That is why one of the major goals of this Nation must be to become self-sufficient in energy.

We can and must develop the energy that America needs for its jobs, for its progress, for its transportation, but at the same time, develop that energy in a way that will not despoil the environment of our country and, in fact, will clean it.

As Vice President, you have addressed the great issues of our times with courage and candor.

I respect your decision, and I also respect the concern for the national interest that led you to conclude that a resolution of the matter in this way, rather than through an extended battle in the Courts and the Congress, was advisable in order to prevent a protracted period of national division and uncertainty.

We must allocate a larger proportion of our national income to these areas, and by doing so, we not only will make a contribution toward the scientific community and developing the scientific capabilities of our people but we also will make a very great contribution to a better nation here at home.

Your strong patriotism, and your profound dedication to the welfare of the Nation, have been an inspiration to all who have served with you as well as to millions of others throughout the country.

I have been deeply saddened by this whole course of events.

As you come on this occasion, I am also proud of the fact that both Mrs. Nixon and I have had the opportunity to visit and to know your country.

And we find it, third, in leadership, leadership which you have provided since Ivory Coast became a nation.

But first let me say that perhaps my greatest expert on foreign affairs is not really Dr. Kissinger, but my wife.

We will today be talking about the problems of how we can create that same period of peace and stability for all of Africa that you have in your country.