Richard Nixon: “You receive a Medal of Honor today because what you have done is to help the United States maintain its honor.”

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…

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

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