Richard Nixon: “Our farmers must be prosperous.”

This was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.

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.

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

I further urge all students in our country to acquaint themselves fully with their own student government associations and to play a constructive role in contributing to their success.