Richard Nixon: “They have the spirit of the Vikings.”

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

I am pleased that in this bill the Congress has expressed support for our objectives by authorizing $22.2 billion for military procurement purposes during fiscal year 1975.

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…