Richard Nixon actually said...

I urge all thoughtful, responsible Members of the Congress to join with me in preventing this costly, unwise and probably unconstitutional measure from becoming law.

Context

Veto of the Rural Water and Sewer Grant Program Bill.

04/04/1973

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