Richard Nixon: “The first thing to do at such moments is to reassert first principles.”

I am firmly convinced that the record, in its entirety, does not justify the extreme step of impeachment and removal of a President.

This house has a great heart, and that heart comes from those who serve.

We think that when we suffer a defeat that all is ended.

As a result of these efforts, I am confident that the world is a safer place today, not only for the people of America but for the people of all nations, and that all of our children have a better chance than before of living in peace…