Richard Nixon: “But this we cannot do, and this we will not do.”

On the recordApril 13, 1973

But this we cannot do, and this we will not do.

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Republican · California

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Remarks at the Annual Dinner of the White House Correspondents Association

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Aug 4, 1974

I did not realize the extent of the implications which these conversations might now appear to have.

Aug 8, 1974

Mistakes, yes. But for personal gain, never.

Aug 7, 1974

Therefore, I shall resign the Presidency effective at noon tomorrow.

Aug 4, 1974

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

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