Richard Nixon: “I am grateful for the timely response of the Congress to the request I made for this legislation just 2 months ago.”

I have always tried to do what was best for the Nation.

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.

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