Richard Nixon: “You have my personal mandate to undertake this task in coordination with Chairman James Oates of the Jobs for Veterans…”

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.

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

And as I leave, let me say, that is an example I think all of us should remember.

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.