Richard Nixon: “This is the first time that a message on energy of a comprehensive nature has been sent to the Congress by a President…”

It is essential that we move ahead to revitalize the global trading system through multilateral negotiations.

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

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.

To leave office before my term is completed is abhorrent to every instinct in my body.