Richard Nixon: “This is a grave menace to the United States, as well as a body blow to our continuing efforts toward effective arms…”

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

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

This was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.