Richard Nixon: “I have received your letter of resignation and I accept it, effective as of its date.”

I take this occasion once again to urge prompt and final action on the Trade Reform Act.

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

It is regrettable that the Congress has seen fit to add to a bill of such importance to our national security a rider adversely affecting the constitutional separation of powers.

As a result of these efforts, I am confident that the world is a safer place today, not only for the people of America but for the people of all nations, and that all of our children have a better chance than before of living in peace…