Richard Nixon: “Any increases in appropriations that permit spending beyond that level must be offset by equivalent reductions, either…”

May God's grace be with you in all the days ahead.

I have done my very best in all the days since to be true to that pledge.

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.

Always give your best, never get discouraged, never be petty.