Richard Nixon: “For all of these reasons, I am compelled to return it without my approval.”

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

We think that when we suffer a defeat that all is ended.

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

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