Richard Nixon: “We don't think this is a second-rate country in education, second rate in science, second rate in prestige”

This country needs good farmers, good businessmen, good plumbers, good carpenters.

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.

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.

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