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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presidency.ucsb.eduTwo weeks ago, I vowed to the American people that any appropriations bill substantially above my budget for fiscal year 1975 would be vetoed.
Veto of the Agriculture-Environmental and Consumer Protection Appropriation Bill.
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