The President's News Conference
02/05/1969
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I have never been a quitter.
I have concluded that because of the Watergate matter, I might not have the support of the Congress that I would conside...
We are continuing to make substantial progress in furthering the goals of this program.
This, more than anything, is what I hope will be my legacy to you, to our country, as I leave the Presidency.