Richard Nixon: “Forest protection does not limit our resources but 'on the contrary, gives the assurance of larger and more certain…”

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…

Further study is essential if we are to avoid ineffective Federal spending for these purposes.

We will see you again.

Two weeks ago, I vowed to the American people that any appropriations bill substantially above my budget for fiscal year 1975 would be vetoed.