Richard Nixon: “The budget I send to you today--the first for which I bear full responsibility as President--fulfills that pledge.”

Always remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them, and then you destroy yourself.

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.

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

It is only a beginning, always.