Richard Nixon: “A structure of peace has to be built in such a way that all those who might be tempted to destroy it will instead have a…”

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

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…

We will see you again.

I invite the Governors of the States and of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and other officials at the local level to issue similar proclamations.