05/24/1976
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"I am returning today without my approval H.R. 12628, a bill which would provide what I consider an excessive increase and liberalization of veterans' education and training benefits."
"I believe the present entitlement of four academic years is sufficient time to permit a veteran to obtain his baccalaureate degree."
"The cost of these benefits to the Government in terms of revenue loss would be about $130 million."
"If the Congress were to reenact this bill without the undesirable tax riders, I would be glad to approve it."