Richard Nixon

We have not yet ended the war in Vietnam.

I am asking the heads of Federal agencies administering mortgage guarantee programs to determine how guarantees can be given to individuals who are displaced, who normally would be ineligible because of age or physical condition.

This legislation is necessary to eliminate the serious inconsistencies that exist between Federal and federally assisted programs with respect to the amount and scope of payments, other assistance provided, and assurances of housing…

In signing this legislation which provides comprehensive authority to help solve a very difficult problem, I must note that the bill contains some deficiencies which I believe warrant corrective action by the Congress.

I am directing the Office of Management and Budget to form a permanent relocation advisory group to review all problems encountered and to make recommendations to improve the relocation assistance guidelines and to recommend legislative…

By applying new techniques and adding resources, we have been able to halt--and even to reverse--the spiraling crime rate in the District of Columbia.

I am also directing the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to develop criteria and procedures whereby all Federal and federally assisted programs can use authority provided in this legislation to construct replacement housing.

Too frequently correctional systems in the United States breed crime instead of returning rehabilitated men to society.

The criminal, too, is an individual who must be rehabilitated and given the opportunity for a truly constructive life.

In America, law enforcement has been and must remain primarily the responsibility of State and local governments.

I am returning, without my approval, H.R. 17809, a bill which would fix in law the pay practices applied to Federal 'blue collar' employees.

Finally, it should be noted that when the wages of Federal employees go up, even greater pressures are placed on private employers to raise their own wages-and thus the fires of inflation are fueled.

In order to keep the administrative wage structure flexible, to fight inflation, and to maintain sufficient employment levels, I must disapprove this bill.

H.R. 17809 would also have adverse economic implications.

The costly and unwarranted pay features of H.R. 17809 would add still further to a $4 billion blue collar Federal payroll.

I extend our deepest sympathy to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in this tragic accident.

I thank the Congress, and the country owes a debt to the Congress in its closing days, for acting in this particular field.

Executive Order No. 10427 of January 16, 1953, Executive Order No. 10737 of October 29, 1957, and Executive Order No. 11495 of November 18, 1969, are hereby revoked.

THE COAL mine explosion which struck yesterday in the mountains of Kentucky also struck at the hearts of all Americans.

The Nation owes them its very best efforts to reduce their risks and to improve their working environment.

I am pleased with this bill which responds to a vital need of the American people.

If this bill is completely enforced, within 4 years it will mean that the emissions from automobiles which pollute the environment will be reduced by 90 percent.

No licenses shall be issued which will permit entry during the first six months of a quota year of more than one-half of the quantities specified in the column entitled 'Quota Quantity' for any of the articles subject to the quotas…

The explosion along Hurricane Creek reminds us, however, that the work of ensuring mine safety is not yet complete.

The Director of the Office of Emergency Preparedness shall coordinate, on behalf of the President, such plans and preparations.