Political Quotes

Richard Nixon: This legislation exceeds my budgetary recommendations by such a large amount--some $540 million--that it presents a…

On the recordAugust 7, 1974
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.
Said by
Richard Nixon
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Veto of the Agriculture-Environmental and Consumer Protection Appropriation Bill.

Share

More from Richard Nixon

Aug 4, 1974

As far as what the President personally knew and did with regard to Watergate and the coverup is concerned, these materials--together with those already made available--will tell it all.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Aug 7, 1974

As a result of these efforts, I am confident that the world is a safer place today, not only for the people of America but for the people of all nations, and that all of our children have a better chance than before of living in peace…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Aug 4, 1974

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

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation