Richard Nixon: “Today I am approving the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973, which sets our national farm policy for the…”

We think that when we suffer a defeat that all is ended.

Our military forces deter potential aggressors and, together with those of our allies, serve to assure the continued security of the free world.

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 did not realize the extent of the implications which these conversations might now appear to have.