Richard Nixon: “Accordingly, I am today proposing that the Congress enact the Patent Modernization and Reform Act of 1973.”

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 did not realize the extent of the implications which these conversations might now appear to have.

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

I have done my very best in all the days since to be true to that pledge.