Richard Nixon: “I am pleased to have signed legislation which further contributes to these improvements.”

In keeping Federal spending under control, we do not intend, of course, to single out only farm or environmental programs.

This, more than anything, is what I hope will be my legacy to you, to our country, as I leave the Presidency.

I have always tried to do what was best for the Nation.

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…