Richard Nixon: “Even if OEO legislation were to come separately to my desk, containing these provisions, I would be compelled to veto it…”

And as I leave, let me say, that is an example I think all of us should remember.

Mistakes, yes. But for personal gain, never.

A strong America is essential to maintaining world peace.

It is regrettable that the Congress has seen fit to add to a bill of such importance to our national security a rider adversely affecting the constitutional separation of powers.