Richard Nixon: “We have representatives of the Senate and House here.”

Mistakes, yes. But for personal gain, never.

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

I have concluded that because of the Watergate matter, I might not have the support of the Congress that I would consider necessary to back the very difficult decisions and carry out the duties of this office in the way the interests of…

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