Richard Nixon: “With these general considerations in mind, I have concluded that our space program should work toward the following…”

I have concluded that because of the Watergate matter, I might not have the support of the Congress that I would consider necessary to back the very difficult decisions and carry out the duties of this office in the way the interests of…

We think that when we suffer a defeat that all is ended.

I have never been a quitter.

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