Richard Nixon: “That is what we are, and I speak to you in that vein today.”

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 concluded that because of the Watergate matter, I might not have the support of the Congress that I would consider necessary to back the very difficult decisions and carry out the duties of this office in the way the interests of…

May God's grace be with you in all the days ahead.

I am pleased that in this bill the Congress has expressed support for our objectives by authorizing $22.2 billion for military procurement purposes during fiscal year 1975.