Richard Nixon: “I was determined that we should get to the bottom of the matter, and that the truth should be fully brought out--no…”

And as I leave, let me say, that is an example I think all of us should remember.

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

I invite the Governors of the States and of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and other officials at the local level to issue similar proclamations.

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