Richard Nixon: “And so to those who see our present welfare system as a simple refinement of the old program, let me say strongly, this…”

May God's grace be with you in all the days ahead.

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.

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