Richard Nixon: “It is important, however, that State and local officials be given ample notice of new grants.”

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 have concluded that because of the Watergate matter, I might not have the support of the Congress that I would consider necessary to back the very difficult decisions and carry out the duties of this office in the way the interests of…

I have always tried to do what was best for the Nation.

And as I leave, let me say, that is an example I think all of us should remember.