Richard Nixon: “I have recently visited the sites of these recreation areas, and it is with particular pleasure that I sign the…”

I invite the Governors of the States and of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and other officials at the local level to issue similar proclamations.

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

In keeping Federal spending under control, we do not intend, of course, to single out only farm or environmental programs.

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