Richard Nixon: “This program has been modified in important directions which will yield long range educational and career benefits to…”

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 always tried to do what was best for the Nation.

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…

I firmly believe that our current fiscal situation demands national unanimity on the issues of a larger concern.