Richard Nixon: “There must be respect for the responsibilities with regard to the District which the Constitution places in the…”

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

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

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

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.