Richard Nixon: “We ask for a chance to continue that job and to build that lasting peace, a generation of peace for all Americans.”

Mistakes, yes. But for personal gain, never.

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

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

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