Richard Nixon: “I must share the view of those of its supporters who proclaim this to be the most radical piece of legislation to emerge…”

I invite the Governors of the States and of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and other officials at the local level to issue similar proclamations.

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

Mistakes, yes. But for personal gain, never.

This, more than anything, is what I hope will be my legacy to you, to our country, as I leave the Presidency.