In a number of ways, the Congress has gone beyond my recommendations and included provisions in this legislation which could complicate its operations in the future.

I believe that S. 1116, which I am approving today, prepares us to take just such measures.

The enactment of this legislation marks another important step in our efforts to provide a better life for those who have given so much to preserve and protect our Nation.

I HAVE signed today two bills which will expand and reform pension payments and compensation benefits for America's veterans and their dependents.

This Order shall become effective upon publication in the Federal Register.

The legislation I have signed today recognizes the special obligation our country owes them.

I remind the Congress, therefore, to consider fully the implications of the absence of any statutory means to deal with any further emergencies.

I must share the view of those of its supporters who proclaim this to be the most radical piece of legislation to emerge from the Ninety-second Congress.

This legislation undertakes three major Federal commitments in the field of social welfare: extension of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, creation of a National Legal Services Corporation, and establishment of a comprehensive child development program.

Even if OEO legislation were to come separately to my desk, containing these provisions, I would be compelled to veto it as inconsistent with the best interest of America's poor.

Last week, I signed into law the comprehensive health manpower training act of 1971 and the Nurse Training Act of 1971.

I will, therefore, propose legislation to acquire the requisite legal interest in 547,000 acres of the swamp.

I believe passage of such a measure would be a great mistake.

I request that any definite legislative action on this subject be deferred until Part II of the Report has been transmitted to the Congress.

The chief provisions of these two new acts are as follows: 1. Per Capita Assistance.

To avoid any possible misconceptions, I wish to emphasize that section 601 of this act--the so-called Mansfield Amendment-does not represent the policies of this Administration.

It is because section 601 of this bill will not in fact alter this policy that I have signed it into law.

I am also renewing my request that the Senate give its advice and consent on the two new international conventions on oil spills and the pending amendments to the 1954 Oil Spills Convention.