Richard Nixon: “Think of that as you hear what I now say.”

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.

I take this occasion once again to urge prompt and final action on the Trade Reform Act.

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

Further study is essential if we are to avoid ineffective Federal spending for these purposes.