Richard Nixon: “I call upon the Congress to act quickly on this Administration's proposals for law enforcement legislation.”

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

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…

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.

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