Richard Nixon: “We will, of course, leave here a few advisers, those that are in Saigon and are not in jeopardy, but otherwise we will…”

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

This legislation exceeds my budgetary recommendations by such a large amount--some $540 million--that it presents a clear and distinct threat to our fight against inflation and cannot be accepted.

And as I leave, let me say, that is an example I think all of us should remember.

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.