Richard Nixon: “It is time to act, even at this late date.”

This, more than anything, is what I hope will be my legacy to you, to our country, as I leave the Presidency.

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

Always remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them, and then you destroy yourself.

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.