Richard Nixon: “As far as meeting with the South Vietnamese leaders is concerned, we have no present plans to do so.”

And as I leave, let me say, that is an example I think all of us should remember.

I have always tried to do what was best for the Nation.

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…

Further study is essential if we are to avoid ineffective Federal spending for these purposes.