According to Gregg Brazinsky, Nixon stated that "the United States would assist in the defense and developments of allies and friends", but would not "undertake all the defense of the free nations of the world."
Menurut Gregg Brazinsky, Nixon menyatakan bahwa "Amerika Serikat akan membantu pertahanan dan pembangunan negara-negara sekutu dan sahabat," namun tidak akan "mengabaikan pertahanan negara-negara merdeka di seluruh dunia."