Richard Nixon: “I strongly urge that the Congress approve this legislation promptly.”

Always remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them, and then you destroy yourself.

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

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.

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