Richard Nixon: “After consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of State today, I have signed a proclamation…”

I am pleased that in this bill the Congress has expressed support for our objectives by authorizing $22.2 billion for military procurement purposes during fiscal year 1975.

It is only a beginning, always.

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

I take this occasion once again to urge prompt and final action on the Trade Reform Act.