Jimmy Carter actually said...

H.R. 10929 would result in reduction or elimination of these essential programs, and a consequent weakening of our defense posture.

Benefit payments under these Acts totaled almost $4 billion.

I adhere firmly to my request that the Congress provide $126.0 billion for defense in Fiscal Year 1979.

I cannot foreclose the option that I have to act unilaterally through Executive order if the Congress does not act.