Richard Nixon: “Thank you very much, Mr. Secretary.”

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 firmly believe that our current fiscal situation demands national unanimity on the issues of a larger concern.

I invite the Governors of the States and of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and other officials at the local level to issue similar proclamations.

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.