Richard Nixon: “I have been trying to think how I could describe that character best.”

Mistakes, yes. But for personal gain, never.

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

I am pleased that in this bill the Congress has expressed support for our objectives by authorizing $22.2 billion for military procurement purposes during fiscal year 1975.

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