Richard Nixon: “In addition, I have been particularly impressed by your success in decentralizing your department's operations, and…”

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

My mother was a saint.

I further urge all students in our country to acquaint themselves fully with their own student government associations and to play a constructive role in contributing to their success.

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.