Richard Nixon: “But before referring to that, I want to say just a few words about those whom you are honoring tonight.”

I have done my very best in all the days since to be true to that pledge.

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

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.

I did not realize the extent of the implications which these conversations might now appear to have.