Richard Nixon: “It is with regret that I accept your resignation as Special Counsel effective as of mid-July.”

Two weeks ago, I vowed to the American people that any appropriations bill substantially above my budget for fiscal year 1975 would be vetoed.

As a result of these efforts, I am confident that the world is a safer place today, not only for the people of America but for the people of all nations, and that all of our children have a better chance than before of living in peace…

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

I have done my very best in all the days since to be true to that pledge.