Richard Nixon: “There should be no doubt that the Federal Government has an appropriate and critical role to play in encouraging better…”

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

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 have never been a quitter. To leave office before my term is completed is abhorrent to every instinct in my body. But as president, I must put the interests of America first. Therefore, I shall resign the presidency effective at noon…

I take this occasion once again to urge prompt and final action on the Trade Reform Act.