Richard Nixon: “But in order to negotiate, of course, it doesn't mean that the movement must all come from one side.”

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.

Time is now of the essence with regard to the trade bill.

This, more than anything, is what I hope will be my legacy to you, to our country, as I leave the Presidency.

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.