Richard Nixon actually said...

Now, Therefore, I, Richard Nixon, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Monday, October 8, 1973, as Columbus Day.

Now, Therefore, I, Richard Nixon, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Thursday, October 11, 1973, as General Pula...

Under this act, for the first time, States and localities will have the flexibility they need to set their own transportation priorities.

I am particularly pleased to sign this legislation.