Richard Nixon: “For years, we in the United States have pursued the illusion that we alone could remake continents.”

This country needs good farmers, good businessmen, good plumbers, good carpenters.

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

Further study is essential if we are to avoid ineffective Federal spending for these purposes.

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