Richard Nixon: “Unfortunately, however, the measure does not include the vital cost-of-living escalator.”

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

I have done my very best in all the days since to be true to that pledge.

I am pleased that in this bill the Congress has expressed support for our objectives by authorizing $22.2 billion for military procurement purposes during fiscal year 1975.

I do hereby proclaim October 29, 1974, as National Student Government Day.