Richard Nixon: “The taxpayer's dollar deserves to be treated with more respect.”

This house has a great heart, and that heart comes from those who serve.

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

And as I leave, let me say, that is an example I think all of us should remember.

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…