Richard Nixon: “The results of these efforts have begun to show.”

This legislation exceeds my budgetary recommendations by such a large amount--some $540 million--that it presents a clear and distinct threat to our fight against inflation and cannot be accepted.

I take this occasion once again to urge prompt and final action on the Trade Reform Act.

Time is now of the essence with regard to the trade bill.

To leave office before my term is completed is abhorrent to every instinct in my body.