We labor towards the day when the cause of brotherhood may prevail, and the violence that sometimes scars the face of America may be ended.

I GRIEVE with you in the death of your son.

In our history, the Congress has occasionally passed bills which have required, in various circumstances, that executive action must be deferred until the proposed action has been reported to specified Congressional committees, and the…

Now what we have done this summer is more than just a matter of finding summer jobs for youngsters.

Its enactment would represent a fundamental encroachment on one of the great principles of the American Constitutional system--the separation of powers between the Legislative and Executive branches.

The limitations upon the Commander in Chief and the executive branch of the government here sought to be imposed are a clear violation of separation of powers.

What we have done this summer is more than just a matter of finding summer jobs for youngsters.

The bill authorizes a military construction program.

Many of them will never even begin the new term.

We cannot commit ourselves, for the prolonged period required by this bill, to delay action necessary to meet the realities of the troubled world in which we live.

The legislative and executive branches share responsibility for the security of the nation, and each has a vital role to play.

In addition to the constitutional principle involved, effective national defense in this nuclear age requires flexibility in the management of our defense installations, including the assignment of their respective missions.

Further, the American people are entitled to a dollar's worth of defense for every dollar spent.

I regret that I must return H.R. 8439 without my approval.

By the Constitution, the executive power is vested in the President.

The Congress enacts the laws.

For these reasons, I am compelled to return this bill without my approval.

Also we have done much to soften the effect on the communities and individuals involved.