Richard Nixon: “We pledge a strong continuation of the efforts, also launched last summer, to assure the American workman, farmer, and…”

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.

Two weeks ago, I vowed to the American people that any appropriations bill substantially above my budget for fiscal year 1975 would be vetoed.

This country needs good farmers, good businessmen, good plumbers, good carpenters.