Richard Nixon: “A start has been made, but through Federal and local determination we can do still better. We shall.”

I invite the Governors of the States and of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and other officials at the local level to issue similar proclamations.

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 take this occasion once again to urge prompt and final action on the Trade Reform Act.

A strong America is essential to maintaining world peace.