Richard Nixon: “There are any number of urban problems that can be dealt with promptly-and should be.”

Our military forces deter potential aggressors and, together with those of our allies, serve to assure the continued security of the free world.

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.

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

Further study is essential if we are to avoid ineffective Federal spending for these purposes.