Radio Address on the American Farmer
10/26/1972
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In keeping Federal spending under control, we do not intend, of course, to single out only farm or environmental program...
This, more than anything, is what I hope will be my legacy to you, to our country, as I leave the Presidency.
Further study is essential if we are to avoid ineffective Federal spending for these purposes.
I did not realize the extent of the implications which these conversations might now appear to have.