Richard Nixon: “Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary (International Security Affairs), Department of Defense.”

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…

In keeping Federal spending under control, we do not intend, of course, to single out only farm or environmental programs.

I am pleased that in this bill the Congress has expressed support for our objectives by authorizing $22.2 billion for military procurement purposes during fiscal year 1975.

My mother was a saint.