Richard Nixon: “I request that any definite legislative action on this subject be deferred until Part II of the Report has been…”

I firmly believe that our current fiscal situation demands national unanimity on the issues of a larger concern.

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.

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.