Richard Nixon: “I did not expect then that I would come back now in the capacity I presently hold.”

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…

In keeping Federal spending under control, we do not intend, of course, to single out only farm or environmental programs.

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

I am pleased that in this bill the Congress has expressed support for our objectives by authorizing $22.2 billion for military procurement purposes during fiscal year 1975.