Richard Nixon: “I had no prior knowledge of the Watergate break-in; I neither took part in nor knew about any of the subsequent coverup…”

Our military forces deter potential aggressors and, together with those of our allies, serve to assure the continued security of the free world.

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.

Two weeks ago, I vowed to the American people that any appropriations bill substantially above my budget for fiscal year 1975 would be vetoed.