Richard Nixon: “After more than 10 years of war, we have successfully completed one of the most unselfish missions ever undertaken by…”

It is regrettable that the Congress has seen fit to add to a bill of such importance to our national security a rider adversely affecting the constitutional separation of powers.

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.

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