Richard Nixon: “This is why I early proclaimed reform as a watchword of my Administration.”

My mother was a saint.

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

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…

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…