Richard Nixon: “In speaking to all of you here this morning, I think you should know how this little gathering was set up.”

I have concluded that because of the Watergate matter, I might not have the support of the Congress that I would consider necessary to back the very difficult decisions and carry out the duties of this office in the way the interests of…

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…

We will see you again.

I further urge all students in our country to acquaint themselves fully with their own student government associations and to play a constructive role in contributing to their success.