Richard Nixon: “We do not seek colonies. We do not seek economic concessions. We seek only the right to live in peace with other…”

It is regrettable that the Congress has seen fit to add to a bill of such importance to our national security a rider adversely affecting the constitutional separation of powers.

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

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

I have done my very best in all the days since to be true to that pledge.