Christmas Message
12/22/1971
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
Two weeks ago, I vowed to the American people that any appropriations bill substantially above my budget for fiscal year...
I firmly believe that our current fiscal situation demands national unanimity on the issues of a larger concern.
I did not realize the extent of the implications which these conversations might now appear to have.
To leave office before my term is completed is abhorrent to every instinct in my body.