Richard Nixon: “This principle of confidentiality of Presidential conversations is at stake in the question of these tapes.”

Further study is essential if we are to avoid ineffective Federal spending for these purposes.

As far as what the President personally knew and did with regard to Watergate and the coverup is concerned, these materials--together with those already made available--will tell it all.

May God's grace be with you in all the days ahead.

As a result of these efforts, I am confident that the world is a safer place today, not only for the people of America but for the people of all nations, and that all of our children have a better chance than before of living in peace…