Richard Nixon: “We want to be in a position so that nobody can cut our lifeline.”

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

Mistakes, yes. But for personal gain, never.

It is essential that we move ahead to revitalize the global trading system through multilateral negotiations.

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