Richard Nixon: “It was apparent that the time had come to reassess those responsibilities.”

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

This legislation exceeds my budgetary recommendations by such a large amount--some $540 million--that it presents a clear and distinct threat to our fight against inflation and cannot be accepted.

I have always tried to do what was best for the Nation.

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