Richard Nixon: “Waste, confusion, and inefficiency are too often the price paid by local and State governments for Federal aid under the…”

May God's grace be with you in all the days ahead.

I did not realize the extent of the implications which these conversations might now appear to have.

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.

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.