The President's News Conference on Foreign Policy
03/13/1971
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I have done my very best in all the days since to be true to that pledge.
This country needs good farmers, good businessmen, good plumbers, good carpenters.
It is regrettable that the Congress has seen fit to add to a bill of such importance to our national security a rider ad...
Therefore, I shall resign the Presidency effective at noon tomorrow.