Richard Nixon: “President Pompidou and I have just concluded our very extensive discussions.”

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…

I am firmly convinced that the record, in its entirety, does not justify the extreme step of impeachment and removal of a President.

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

To leave office before my term is completed is abhorrent to every instinct in my body.