Richard Nixon: “All of us have enjoyed freedom, but you have stood ready to fight for it--you have protected it.”

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

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

As a result of these efforts, I am confident that the world is a safer place today, not only for the people of America but for the people of all nations, and that all of our children have a better chance than before of living in peace…

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.