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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.

Mistakes, yes. But for personal gain, never.

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

Further study is essential if we are to avoid ineffective Federal spending for these purposes.