 This is my rival that I brought over and it happened when I was sworn in Mr. Belly and Chief Justice Berger with President Nixon as the witness. They gave me this rival and so I thought if you don't mind I'd like to use it and maybe get you to sign your name in it too. I'd be very happy to. Where would you like to have it? I'd like to have it. I think we just put today's date which is why. 616. 616. I'll be great. It might be a wedding or something like that. Of course. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you. The President of the United States, Secretary Designate and Mrs. Schultz and the Attorney General. Today I'm reminded of the old saying, let George do it. A few things for you to do. On behalf of the American people, I want to compliment the Senate for its wisdom in approving so rapidly and decisively the nomination of George Schultz as our next Secretary of State. The Senate's swift action augers well for continued cooperation between the Congress and the Executive Branch and for strong leadership with the State Department. Under and qualifications for this vital position. America has always been blessed in times such as these with citizens of stature who come forward to make certain the job gets done and done right. Those who know him testify that he's a man with care and who inspires confidence and leaves no doubt that he's capable of the vital task that we're giving. Of all the responsibilities of the presidency. Shaking grips with the decisions which most directly affect the delicate balance of peace in which secure both the immediate and long-term well-being of the United States. Looking for the best quality people. I just want everyone to know that I'm fully aware that George and Don Regan and I don't find that a handicap. All enemies foreign and domestic. Against all enemies foreign and domestic. That I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same. That I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same. That I take this obligation freely. That I take this obligation freely. Without any reservation or purpose of evasion. And that I will well and faithfully discharge. That I will well and faithfully discharge. The duties of the office of which I am about to enter. So help me God, congratulations. President I thank you. You have done me a great, recognized fully the responsibility placed upon me. I said in my statement to the Committee on Energy and Intelligence and Dedication I could. And pour all of it into performance on this job. And I impressed with the importance and depth and difficulty of the problems that we face. Which with creative and constructive effort we may be able to do something wonderful with. I feel the warmth of this gathering and it's a family affair. And it gives me and gave me such a thorough working over and examination. And I think in a very constructive way and thorough way. And in the end voted promptly and decisively to confirm me as secretary. Mr. President in your inaugural address. You said that no arsenal. No weapon in the world is so formidable. Often do you put succinctly the essence of the matter. And I say to you that I will take these words of yours as my touchstone and foundation. As I approach the conduct of this great office. I thank you very much, Mr. President and my friends.