Richard Nixon: “We both seek a world in which not only great powers but small powers and small nations are safe, independent, and…”

Two weeks ago, I vowed to the American people that any appropriations bill substantially above my budget for fiscal year 1975 would be vetoed.

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

I do hereby proclaim October 29, 1974, as National Student Government Day.

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.