Richard Nixon actually said...

I place the Congress on notice now that if this occurs--if fiscally irresponsible riders are then attached to that debt ceiling bill, for which it is not possible to find offsetting cuts in other programs--then I will not hesitate to exercise my right and responsibility to veto.

Context

Statement on Signing a Bill Extending Temporary Ceiling on National Debt and Increasing Social Security Benefits.

06/30/1972

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