Richard Nixon: “We are continuing to make substantial progress in furthering the goals of this program.”

I take this occasion once again to urge prompt and final action on the Trade Reform Act.

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

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.

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