Richard Nixon: “Cooperation between the German and American Governments is vital and essential if we are to defend the freedom which we…”

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

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.

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

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.