Statement About the Disaster Relief Act of 1974
05/21/1974
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Two weeks ago, I vowed to the American people that any appropriations bill substantially above my budget for fiscal year...
It is only a beginning, always.
This, more than anything, is what I hope will be my legacy to you, to our country, as I leave the Presidency.
I invite all those who have come to see the need for this proposal to join as bipartisan co-sponsors in this vital step ...