Richard Nixon: “I do not want an American boy to be in Vietnam for one day longer than is necessary for our national interest.”

It is regrettable that the Congress has seen fit to add to a bill of such importance to our national security a rider adversely affecting the constitutional separation of powers.

I further urge all students in our country to acquaint themselves fully with their own student government associations and to play a constructive role in contributing to their success.

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

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