Richard Nixon: “This statement that I have just read expresses the commitment of the Soviet and American Governments at the highest…”

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.

I did not realize the extent of the implications which these conversations might now appear to have.

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.

Always remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them, and then you destroy yourself.