Richard Nixon: “Peace is everybody's business, and the pursuit of peace is everybody's responsibility.”

This house has a great heart, and that heart comes from those who serve.

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

As a result of these efforts, I am confident that the world is a safer place today, not only for the people of America but for the people of all nations, and that all of our children have a better chance than before of living in peace…

This legislation exceeds my budgetary recommendations by such a large amount--some $540 million--that it presents a clear and distinct threat to our fight against inflation and cannot be accepted.