Richard Nixon: “I pledge the strong and continuing support of my country to its important work.”

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

This, more than anything, is what I hope will be my legacy to you, to our country, as I leave the Presidency.

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

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.