Richard Nixon: “Therefore, I will send a special message to the 92d Congress asking that the Peace Corps, VISTA, a number of other…”

Always give your best, never get discouraged, never be petty.

I have done my very best in all the days since to be true to that pledge.

Our military forces deter potential aggressors and, together with those of our allies, serve to assure the continued security of the free world.

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.