Richard Nixon: “He has been an inspiration to us all, and ours is a better government because he walked among us.”

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

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

I am pleased that in this bill the Congress has expressed support for our objectives by authorizing $22.2 billion for military procurement purposes during fiscal year 1975.

Therefore, I shall resign the Presidency effective at noon tomorrow.