Richard Nixon actually said...
Provided, that all the duties, powers, and functions incident to hospitalization for such members or former members... shall, subject to the availability of space and facilities and the capabilities of the medical and dental staff, be vested in the Secretary concerned:
Context
Executive Order 11733—Further Amending Executive Order No. 10122 of April 14, 1950, Entitled \Regulations Governing...\
07/29/1973