Richard Nixon: “It will be an occasion of intensive exploration of the American past and future.”

And as I leave, let me say, that is an example I think all of us should remember.

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…

It is only a beginning, always.

In keeping Federal spending under control, we do not intend, of course, to single out only farm or environmental programs.