Richard Nixon: “I pledge the fullest possible cooperation of the Federal Government to help make the summer of 1973 a great summer for…”

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.

This was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.

I have never been a quitter.

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