Richard Nixon: “But even more than your money, we need something else. We need your leadership.”

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.

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

I take this occasion once again to urge prompt and final action on the Trade Reform Act.

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