Richard Nixon: “They are trying to say that they want peace. They are trying to say that they want to stop the killing.”

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

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.

This was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.

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.