Richard Nixon: “It requires national action.”

Always give your best, never get discouraged, never be petty.

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.

A number of provisions authorize spending for unneeded equipment and could thus inflate defense spending unnecessarily at a time when we all should recognize the need to avoid waste.

Therefore, I shall resign the Presidency effective at noon tomorrow.