Richard Nixon actually said...

Recognizing that a more efficient use of our transportation resources is necessary, we should also provide additional authority to encourage...

The Chairman of the Water Resources Council is designated and empowered to exercise, without the approval, ratification, or other action of ...

The confidence of our allies in our ability to assist them will be diminished by the House's action.

He feels the action seriously undermines this Nation's ability to act decisively and convincingly in times of international crisis.