Richard Nixon: “Let me say this: I want all of you to know, I have sat for long days, day on day, in negotiations at the highest level…”

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 pleased that in this bill the Congress has expressed support for our objectives by authorizing $22.2 billion for military procurement purposes during fiscal year 1975.

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

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