Richard Nixon: “As I have said repeatedly, there is nothing to be gained by waiting.”

Two weeks ago, I vowed to the American people that any appropriations bill substantially above my budget for fiscal year 1975 would be vetoed.

It is only a beginning, always.

I invite the Governors of the States and of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and other officials at the local level to issue similar proclamations.

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