Richard Nixon: “We have committed greatly increased funds to child feeding programs--almost 50 percent more this year than last.”

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.

A strong America is essential to maintaining world peace.

Our military forces deter potential aggressors and, together with those of our allies, serve to assure the continued security of the free world.

We think that when we suffer a defeat that all is ended.