Richard Nixon: “Within the Government, where we have a special obligation to set an example, I first directed that energy consumption be…”

As far as what the President personally knew and did with regard to Watergate and the coverup is concerned, these materials--together with those already made available--will tell it all.

This was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.

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.

In keeping Federal spending under control, we do not intend, of course, to single out only farm or environmental programs.