Richard Nixon: “Peace cannot be built by abandoning allies.”

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…

Our military forces deter potential aggressors and, together with those of our allies, serve to assure the continued security of the free world.

Mistakes, yes. But for personal gain, never.

This was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.