Richard Nixon: “You have this choice as against our opponent who has not had this experience.”

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

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.

I have always tried to do what was best for the Nation.

I am pleased that in this bill the Congress has expressed support for our objectives by authorizing $22.2 billion for military procurement purposes during fiscal year 1975.