Richard Nixon: “We will be submitting specific proposals for such reform to the Congress within the next forty-five days.”

I did not realize the extent of the implications which these conversations might now appear to have.

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

I invite the Governors of the States and of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and other officials at the local level to issue similar proclamations.

To leave office before my term is completed is abhorrent to every instinct in my body.