Richard Nixon: “Welcome. We stand with you. We stand for peace. We stand for freedom.”

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…

Our military forces deter potential aggressors and, together with those of our allies, serve to assure the continued security of the free world.

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

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