Richard Nixon: “The speech is already prepared.”

I take this occasion once again to urge prompt and final action on the Trade Reform Act.

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 further urge all students in our country to acquaint themselves fully with their own student government associations and to play a constructive role in contributing to their success.

Two weeks ago, I vowed to the American people that any appropriations bill substantially above my budget for fiscal year 1975 would be vetoed.