Richard Nixon: “I direct you to make no commitments at this time which will lead to spending in excess of the 1970 outlay ceiling which…”

This was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.

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

May God's grace be with you in all the days ahead.

I firmly believe that our current fiscal situation demands national unanimity on the issues of a larger concern.