Richard Nixon: “Two weeks ago, I vowed to the American people that any appropriations…”

On the recordAugust 7, 1974

Two weeks ago, I vowed to the American people that any appropriations bill substantially above my budget for fiscal year 1975 would be vetoed.

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Republican · California

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Veto of the Agriculture-Environmental and Consumer Protection Appropriation Bill.

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