Richard Nixon: “We have already begun.”

A strong America is essential to maintaining world peace.

This legislation exceeds my budgetary recommendations by such a large amount--some $540 million--that it presents a clear and distinct threat to our fight against inflation and cannot be accepted.

Always give your best, never get discouraged, never be petty.

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