Richard Nixon: “Why do you seek the office? With all the troubles that we have, why would anyone want to be President today?”

Always give your best, never get discouraged, never be petty.

It is only a beginning, always.

And as I leave, let me say, that is an example I think all of us should remember.

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…