Richard Nixon: “But that would not be responsible.”

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

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

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

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…