Richard Nixon: “This intensified inspection program will help clean up such neglect and degradation.”

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

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

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 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.