Richard Nixon: “Somebody said, 'The Vice President got stoned when he was in Caracas.'”

I invite the Governors of the States and of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and other officials at the local level to issue similar proclamations.

I have always tried to do what was best for the Nation.

Therefore, I shall resign the Presidency effective at noon tomorrow.

I further urge all students in our country to acquaint themselves fully with their own student government associations and to play a constructive role in contributing to their success.