Richard Nixon: “We welcome you very warmly, and we wish you a happy stay in the United States of America.”

It is essential that we move ahead to revitalize the global trading system through multilateral negotiations.

Time is now of the essence with regard to the trade bill.

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 also call upon appropriate community organizations to cooperate with the Customs Service in recognizing 185 years of mutually beneficial relationships.