Richard Nixon: “With regard to the military benefits, let me say first why we did it.”

I have never been a quitter. To leave office before my term is completed is abhorrent to every instinct in my body. But as president, I must put the interests of America first. Therefore, I shall resign the presidency effective at noon…

This house has a great heart, and that heart comes from those who serve.

This country needs good farmers, good businessmen, good plumbers, good carpenters.

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