Richard Nixon: “We have made a breakthrough in the negotiations which will lead to peace.”

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.

I do hereby proclaim October 29, 1974, as National Student Government Day.

A number of provisions authorize spending for unneeded equipment and could thus inflate defense spending unnecessarily at a time when we all should recognize the need to avoid waste.

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