Richard Nixon: “And so, I have an announcement to make today.”

Our military forces deter potential aggressors and, together with those of our allies, serve to assure the continued security of the free world.

Further study is essential if we are to avoid ineffective Federal spending for these purposes.

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

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