Richard Nixon: “We must not allow this kind of an incident to close these great public buildings to the people.”

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

Always give your best, never get discouraged, never be petty.

I invite the Governors of the States and of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and other officials at the local level to issue similar proclamations.

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