Richard Nixon: “I heartily congratulate our young citizens on having gained this right.”

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…

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

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

I take this occasion once again to urge prompt and final action on the Trade Reform Act.