Richard Nixon: “On this beautiful day we are very honored to welcome you to Washington, D.C., our Nation's Capital, as the first…”

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

This, more than anything, is what I hope will be my legacy to you, to our country, as I leave the Presidency.

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.

This country needs good farmers, good businessmen, good plumbers, good carpenters.