Richard Nixon: “We've got to have somebody in the White House who remembers that he can belong not to any one group in this country…”

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 was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.

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.

Always give your best, never get discouraged, never be petty.