Richard Nixon: “A civilized society cannot tolerate terrorism.”

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

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

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

This was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.