Richard Nixon: “Executive Order No. 10030 of January 26, 1949, is hereby superseded”

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…

As far as what the President personally knew and did with regard to Watergate and the coverup is concerned, these materials--together with those already made available--will tell it all.

In keeping Federal spending under control, we do not intend, of course, to single out only farm or environmental programs.

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