Richard Nixon: “In recent years, it has become increasingly clear that our current patent system does not measure up to these standards.”

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

I invite the Governors of the States and of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and other officials at the local level to issue similar proclamations.

This house has a great heart, and that heart comes from those who serve.

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.