Richard Nixon: “In addition, this bill would slow the Federal Government's ability to respond to disasters by creating an administrative…”

A strong America is essential to maintaining world peace.

May God's grace be with you in all the days ahead.

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 further urge all students in our country to acquaint themselves fully with their own student government associations and to play a constructive role in contributing to their success.