Richard Nixon: “THE AMERICAN spirit reflects contributions from every nation.”

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

I have always tried to do what was best for the Nation.

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.

It is essential that we move ahead to revitalize the global trading system through multilateral negotiations.