I want to talk with you directly about the economic problems we have been experiencing in recent months and the directions we plan to take in the future.
Richard Nixon
The Public Record
Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from January 20, 1969, until his resignation on August 9, 1974. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the office of Vice President under Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1953 to 1961. Nixon's presidency is noted for significant foreign policy achievements, including the historic opening of relations with China and the policy of détente with the Soviet Union. Domestically, he is recognized for establishing the Environmental Protection Agency and implementing various social programs.
They, too, have preserved our freedom; they, too, are helping to create a future free of war.
But his memory will live on for generations to come in the music with which he enriched his Nation.
The wit, taste, intelligence, and elegance that Duke Ellington brought to his music have made him, in the eyes of millions of people both here and abroad, America's foremost composer.
One of the most memorable dates of my first term as President was April 29, 1969.
It is obvious that the subpoenaed diaries are intended to be used to identify even more Presidential conversations, as a basis for yet additional subpoenas.
Consolidation of present funding procedures is essential if the Federal Government is to be a source of assistance rather than a bottleneck in the funding of elementary, secondary, and adult educational programs.
This bill responds to a vital need of the American people, and it demonstrates that the Federal Government, in cooperation with State and local authorities, is ready and able to provide compassionate assistance to the victims of natural…
I previously indicated my intention to veto the committee version of S. 1539.
Since taking office, I have had to declare over 180 major disasters in 42 States.
The Congress, while altering the particulars of some of my proposals, has incorporated in this bill the essential features of a sound disaster assistance program.
[C]ontinuing ad infinitum the process of yielding up additional conversations in response to an endless series of demands would fatally weaken this office not only in this Administration but for future Presidencies as well.
I HAVE today signed S. 3062, the Disaster Relief Act amendments of 1974.
But the most important thing I find in all of these areas is the problem of jobs.
I am disheartened by the action taken in the Senate Monday on the education amendments of 1974.
The amount of Federal assistance given to disaster victims has been greatly expanded, and this Administration has made every effort to provide this aid more equitably and expeditiously.
I congratulate the Congress for acting speedily and responsibly in responding to the needs of those who are suffering as a result of the recent tornadoes--and of those who may face similar problems in the future.
I am hopeful that the difficulties presented by the Senate bill can be resolved in conference, so that we can get on with the vital business of helping local school boards provide the best possible education for all of America's children.
I must once again state my unequivocal opposition to forced busing for the purpose of achieving racial balance.
I hereby create a Board, of three members, to be appointed by me, to investigate this dispute.
The Board shall report its finding to the President with respect to this dispute within thirty days from the date of this order.





