The president of the United States did not tamper with a witness,

I'm the president of the United States. I'm not the emperor of the United States.

The president has always urged everyone to tell the truth,

If I missed my moment, I missed my moment. I mean, I wasn't pining to be president of the United States.

The practical result of the court's decision is that the president and all other government officials will be less likely to receive full and frank advice about their official obligations and duties from government attorneys,

The president knows what he did was wrong. He's admitted it. He's suffered privately and publicly ... But, Mr. Chairman, the president has not committed a high crime or misdemeanor ... His conduct, although morally reprehensible, does not warrant impeachment.