Richard Nixon: “So long as the spirit of Franklin remains alive in America, we can be confident that our civilization will flourish.”

And as I leave, let me say, that is an example I think all of us should remember.

I have concluded that because of the Watergate matter, I might not have the support of the Congress that I would consider necessary to back the very difficult decisions and carry out the duties of this office in the way the interests of…

It is regrettable that the Congress has seen fit to add to a bill of such importance to our national security a rider adversely affecting the constitutional separation of powers.

I have done my very best in all the days since to be true to that pledge.