President Nixon Talks to Astronauts on the Moon

President RICHARD NIXON:  Hello Neil and Buzz, I’m talking to you by telephone from the Oval Room at the White House, and this certainly has to be the most historic telephone call ever made.  I just can’t tell you how proud we all are of what you… for every American this has to be the proudest day of our lives, and for people all over the world, I am sure they too join with America in recognizing what an immense feat this is.  Because of what you have done, the heavens have become a part of man’s world, and as you talk to us through the sea of tranquility, it inspires us to redouble our efforts to bring peace and tranquility to earth.  For one priceless moment, in the whole history of man, all the people on this earth are truly one, one in their pride in what you have done, and one in our prayers that you will return safely to earth.

Mr. NEIL ARMSTRONG:  Thank you Mr. President, it’s a great honor and privilege for us to be here representing not only the United States but men of peace of all nations, men with interests and curiosities, men with a vision for the future.  It’s an honor for us to be able to participate here today.

President NIXON:  And thank you very much and I look forward, all of us look forward to seeing you on the Hornet on Thursday.

Mr. ARMSTRONG:  Look forward to that very much sir.