Richard Nixon: “I believe Senator Kennedy is going to take time to read some of his other platform promises.”

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

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.

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

May God's grace be with you in all the days ahead.