inirs is an american tragedy which we all have played a part. , orould go on and on and on someone must write the end to it. i have concluded that only i can do that. if i can, i must. no historic or legal precedents to which i can turn in this matter, none that precisely fit the circumstances of a private citizen who has resigned the presidency of the united states. it is common knowledge that serious allegations and accusations hang like a sword over our former president's head, threatening his health, as he tries to reshape his life, a great part of which was spent in the service of this country and by the mandate of his people. after years of bitter controversy and divisive national debate, i have been advised, and i am compelled to , andude, that many months perhaps more years, will have to pass before richard nixon could obtain a fair trial by jury in any jurisdiction of the united states under governing decisions of the supreme court. in equalbelieve justice for all americans, whatever their station or former station. the law, whether human or divine , is no respecter of persons,