The President's News Conference
05/07/1970
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Further study is essential if we are to avoid ineffective Federal spending for these purposes.
I have concluded that because of the Watergate matter, I might not have the support of the Congress that I would conside...
This was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.
I have done my very best in all the days since to be true to that pledge.