Richard Nixon: “So as we look at America at this Christmas season, I think rather than apologizing for our great, strong private…”

I firmly believe that our current fiscal situation demands national unanimity on the issues of a larger concern.

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.

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.

Always remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them, and then you destroy yourself.