Richard Nixon: “It is in this spirit, and with the knowledge that the action I am taking will help to hold down the cost of living for…”

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

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

This was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.