Richard Nixon: “No, it is not related to any of the immediate international problems, the meetings with the Congressman and the Senator.”

Time is now of the essence with regard to the trade bill.

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

This, more than anything, is what I hope will be my legacy to you, to our country, as I leave the Presidency.

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.