Richard Nixon: “Thus it is with a special sadness that Mrs. Nixon and I join his family, friends, and countless admirers in mourning his…”

This, more than anything, is what I hope will be my legacy to you, to our country, as I leave the Presidency.

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

I firmly believe that our current fiscal situation demands national unanimity on the issues of a larger concern.

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