Richard Nixon: “I spoke facetiously about it a moment ago.”

Mistakes, yes. But for personal gain, never.

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…

This house has a great heart, and that heart comes from those who serve.

This, more than anything, is what I hope will be my legacy to you, to our country, as I leave the Presidency.