US Presidency
1971

Good morning, my fellow Americans: Over the past ten years, Presidents of the United States have come before the American people in times of crisis to talk about war or the threat of war. Today I am able to talk to you in a more hopeful and positive vein, about how we are moving this Nation and the world toward a lasting peace. We have brought ourselves to a time of transition, from war toward peace, and this is a good time to gain some perspective on where we are and where we are headed. Today I am sending to the Congress my second annual comprehensive report on the conduct of our foreign affairs. It discusses not only what we have done but why we have done it, and how we intend to proceed in the future. I do not intend to summarize all that is in my detailed report on foreign policy at this time.