Richard Nixon: “I am compelled to withhold my approval from S. 2770, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972.”

Mistakes, yes. But for personal gain, never.

I am pleased that in this bill the Congress has expressed support for our objectives by authorizing $22.2 billion for military procurement purposes during fiscal year 1975.

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.

To leave office before my term is completed is abhorrent to every instinct in my body.