Richard Nixon: “I believe that the Senate should approve him.”

It is only a beginning, always.

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.

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

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