Richard Nixon: “Now, Therefore, I, Richard M. Nixon, President of the United States, do hereby proclaim the week beginning May 12, 1974…”

It is regrettable that the Congress has seen fit to add to a bill of such importance to our national security a rider adversely affecting the constitutional separation of powers.

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

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

I firmly believe that our current fiscal situation demands national unanimity on the issues of a larger concern.