Richard Nixon: “Please inform your senior officials in the field of my strong personal interest in their work as Federal Executive Board…”

This country needs good farmers, good businessmen, good plumbers, good carpenters.

Always remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them, and then you destroy yourself.

This, more than anything, is what I hope will be my legacy to you, to our country, as I leave the Presidency.

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…