Richard Nixon: “Accordingly, at the recommendation of the Secretary of Transportation, Mr. Volpe, I ask that the Congress approve the…”

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

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

We think that when we suffer a defeat that all is ended.

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.