Richard Nixon: “I am still hopeful that the Senate will approve-during this session--this high priority legislation.”

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

As a result of these efforts, I am confident that the world is a safer place today, not only for the people of America but for the people of all nations, and that all of our children have a better chance than before of living in peace…

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

I did not realize the extent of the implications which these conversations might now appear to have.