Richard Nixon: “There are those today who condemn as a relic of a cold war mentality the idea that peace requires strength.”

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

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

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

I have concluded that because of the Watergate matter, I might not have the support of the Congress that I would consider necessary to back the very difficult decisions and carry out the duties of this office in the way the interests of…