Richard Nixon: “Each such former President shall be kept abreast of such developments as the President may desire;”

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…

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

Mistakes, yes. But for personal gain, never.

Further study is essential if we are to avoid ineffective Federal spending for these purposes.