Richard Nixon: “Let me say also that I know you are here to examine an American political campaign.”

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 always tried to do what was best for the Nation.

Two weeks ago, I vowed to the American people that any appropriations bill substantially above my budget for fiscal year 1975 would be vetoed.

It is regrettable that the Congress has seen fit to add to a bill of such importance to our national security a rider adversely affecting the constitutional separation of powers.