Richard Nixon: “The seabed is man's last frontier on earth, and that frontier should be a source of promise.”

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

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

Time is now of the essence with regard to the trade bill.

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…