Richard Nixon: “All the criticism in the world of the Eisenhower record in the field of foreign policy cannot obscure the truth that the…”

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

I have never been a quitter.

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.