Richard Nixon: “The spirit of Chicago is the true spirit of America.”

Mistakes, yes. But for personal gain, never.

This country needs good farmers, good businessmen, good plumbers, good carpenters.

It is essential that we move ahead to revitalize the global trading system through multilateral negotiations.

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…