Richard Nixon: “The nation that went to the moon in peace for all mankind is ready, ready to share its technology in peace with its…”

May God's grace be with you in all the days ahead.

This house has a great heart, and that heart comes from those who serve.

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 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.