Richard Nixon: “I would just like to add one thing for all of those who cover the Washington scene.”

In keeping Federal spending under control, we do not intend, of course, to single out only farm or environmental programs.

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

This house has a great heart, and that heart comes from those who serve.

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.