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Richard Nixon: I have concluded that because of the Watergate matter, I might not have the support of the Congress that I would…

On the recordAugust 7, 1974
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 the Nation will require.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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Address to the Nation Announcing Decision To Resign the Office of President of the United States

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