Richard Nixon: “I trust that the House of Representatives will act promptly so that we can reach a decision, so that the President, the…”

Our military forces deter potential aggressors and, together with those of our allies, serve to assure the continued security of the free world.

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

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

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