Richard Nixon: “As President, however, I must continually look at the total impact of Congressional action.”

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

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

It is regrettable that the Congress has seen fit to add to a bill of such importance to our national security a rider adversely affecting the constitutional separation of powers.

Always remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them, and then you destroy yourself.