Richard Nixon: “That is why I am now submitting to the Congress the same benefit reform recommendation that I urged the States to adopt…”

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

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

I have never been a quitter.