Richard Nixon: “General Twining is right.”

Our military forces deter potential aggressors and, together with those of our allies, serve to assure the continued security of the free world.

As a result of these efforts, I am confident that the world is a safer place today, not only for the people of America but for the people of all nations, and that all of our children have a better chance than before of living in peace…

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 firmly believe that our current fiscal situation demands national unanimity on the issues of a larger concern.