Richard Nixon: “The South Vietnamese are now on the offensive.”

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…

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…

I have always tried to do what was best for the Nation.

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