Richard Nixon: “I am returning today, without my approval, H.R. 7935, a bill which would make major changes in the Fair Labor Standards…”

In keeping Federal spending under control, we do not intend, of course, to single out only farm or environmental programs.

I have done my very best in all the days since to be true to that pledge.

Two weeks ago, I vowed to the American people that any appropriations bill substantially above my budget for fiscal year 1975 would be vetoed.

I firmly believe that our current fiscal situation demands national unanimity on the issues of a larger concern.