Richard Nixon: “The proposals we have submitted speak to the weaknesses of the present system.”

This was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.

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

I did not realize the extent of the implications which these conversations might now appear to have.

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…