Richard Nixon actually said...

I had to think of the effect of my decision on the next generation and on the future of peace and freedom in America and in the world.

I have chosen this second course.

This is a statement of policy, which as Commander in Chief of our Armed Forces, I am making in meeting my responsibility for the protection ...

I deeply believe that the war in Vietnam has gone on too long and delay in bringing it to an end can benefit no one--least of all the people...