Richard Nixon: “In my judgment, the public interest requires that Mr. Mumford be exempted from such mandatory requirement.”

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

This was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.

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 further urge all students in our country to acquaint themselves fully with their own student government associations and to play a constructive role in contributing to their success.