Richard Nixon: “I believe that as we stand here today that in the years ahead, our two Governments and our two peoples will work…”

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

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

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

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…