Richard Nixon: “I hereby return without my approval House Joint Resolution 542--the War Powers Resolution.”

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

Our military forces deter potential aggressors and, together with those of our allies, serve to assure the continued security of the free world.

We think that when we suffer a defeat that all is ended.

I have concluded that because of the Watergate matter, I might not have the support of the Congress that I would consider necessary to back the very difficult decisions and carry out the duties of this office in the way the interests of…