Richard Nixon: “I have decided to increase the rate of American troop withdrawals for the period from May 1 to December 1.”

A strong America is essential to maintaining world peace.

As far as what the President personally knew and did with regard to Watergate and the coverup is concerned, these materials--together with those already made available--will tell it all.

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 take this occasion once again to urge prompt and final action on the Trade Reform Act.