Richard Nixon: “Tonight at 11 o'clock there will be signed an historic agreement between the Soviet Union and the United States.”

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.

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.

Time is now of the essence with regard to the trade bill.