Richard Nixon: “Free prices and wages are the heart of our economic system; we should not stop them from working even to cure an…”

I have always tried to do what was best for the Nation.

I have done my very best in all the days since to be true to that pledge.

I am pleased that in this bill the Congress has expressed support for our objectives by authorizing $22.2 billion for military procurement purposes during fiscal year 1975.

This was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.