Richard Nixon: “This action is designed to increase the supply of meat.”

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

Therefore, I shall resign the Presidency effective at noon tomorrow.

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…

As far as what the President personally knew and did with regard to Watergate and the coverup is concerned, these materials--together with those already made available--will tell it all.