Richard Nixon: “You know, we talk about the genius of America.”

And as I leave, let me say, that is an example I think all of us should remember.

In keeping Federal spending under control, we do not intend, of course, to single out only farm or environmental programs.

It is regrettable that the Congress has seen fit to add to a bill of such importance to our national security a rider adversely affecting the constitutional separation of powers.

This legislation exceeds my budgetary recommendations by such a large amount--some $540 million--that it presents a clear and distinct threat to our fight against inflation and cannot be accepted.