Richard Nixon: “Now there must be a conscious, sustained effort by every American.”

I did not realize the extent of the implications which these conversations might now appear to have.

This was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.

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 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.