Richard Nixon: “The nation that compromises with the terrorists today could well be destroyed by the terrorists tomorrow”

In keeping Federal spending under control, we do not intend, of course, to single out only farm or environmental programs.

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

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

As a result of these efforts, I am confident that the world is a safer place today, not only for the people of America but for the people of all nations, and that all of our children have a better chance than before of living in peace…