Richard Nixon: “Now let me turn to the issue of foreign policy, because it is the most important of all.”

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

Two weeks ago, I vowed to the American people that any appropriations bill substantially above my budget for fiscal year 1975 would be vetoed.

I am firmly convinced that the record, in its entirety, does not justify the extreme step of impeachment and removal of a President.

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…