Richard Nixon: “The quality of American life depends largely upon how we use--and conserve--our natural resources.”

Two weeks ago, I vowed to the American people that any appropriations bill substantially above my budget for fiscal year 1975 would be vetoed.

It is only a beginning, always.

I have concluded that because of the Watergate matter, I might not have the support of the Congress that I would consider necessary to back the very difficult decisions and carry out the duties of this office in the way the interests of…

And as I leave, let me say, that is an example I think all of us should remember.