Richard Nixon: “I would like to make just two or three points quickly, frankly, to this group of friends here in Texas.”

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…

Further study is essential if we are to avoid ineffective Federal spending for these purposes.

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

This country needs good farmers, good businessmen, good plumbers, good carpenters.