Richard Nixon: “I believe this from personal experience.”

A strong America is essential to maintaining world peace.

May God's grace be with you in all the days ahead.

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

As a result of these efforts, I am confident that the world is a safer place today, not only for the people of America but for the people of all nations, and that all of our children have a better chance than before of living in peace…