Richard Nixon: “We should stop the draft and put our Selective Service structure on stand-by.”

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

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

This house has a great heart, and that heart comes from those who serve.