Richard Nixon: “This is the first message on population ever submitted to the Congress and passed by the Congress.”

Time is now of the essence with regard to the trade bill.

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.

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.

This was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.