Richard Nixon: “One of the reasons we have high taxes is because we have such an imbalanced tax distribution system.”

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.

It is regrettable that the Congress has seen fit to add to a bill of such importance to our national security a rider adversely affecting the constitutional separation of powers.

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