Richard Nixon: “This is an effort which I consider to be of the highest priority in Federal manpower and training programs, and of such…”

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.

I firmly believe that our current fiscal situation demands national unanimity on the issues of a larger concern.

It is only a beginning, always.

Always give your best, never get discouraged, never be petty.