Richard Nixon: “Every appropriate step must and will be taken to identify the causes of this tragedy and to prevent future mining…”

Mistakes, yes. But for personal gain, never.

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 essential that we move ahead to revitalize the global trading system through multilateral negotiations.

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