Richard Nixon: “A competent Federal career service is one of our most valuable assets.”

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

I take this occasion once again to urge prompt and final action on the Trade Reform Act.

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

A strong America is essential to maintaining world peace.