Richard Nixon: “It's time that the American people, critics and proponents alike, should quit blaming ourselves for what the Communists…”

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

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.

We think that when we suffer a defeat that all is ended.