Richard Nixon: “And on such an occasion, therefore, all of us here who know Spain, who have had the opportunity to visit Spain--and that…”

Therefore, I shall resign the Presidency effective at noon tomorrow.

I have always tried to do what was best for the Nation.

Our military forces deter potential aggressors and, together with those of our allies, serve to assure the continued security of the free world.

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