Richard Nixon: “After consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of State today, I have signed a proclamation…”

Always give your best, never get discouraged, never be petty.

Mistakes, yes. But for personal gain, never.

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

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…