Richard Nixon: “On the other hand, we must try--and I was glad to find a willingness on the part of the Prime Minister and her…”

It is regrettable that the Congress has seen fit to add to a bill of such importance to our national security a rider adversely affecting the constitutional separation of powers.

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.

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