Richard Nixon: “Now Washington, D.C., instead of being an example of lawlessness, is one of the safest cities in this country.”

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.

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

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

Time is now of the essence with regard to the trade bill.