Richard Nixon: “I am keeping my pledge to end America's involvement in this war.”

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

We think that when we suffer a defeat that all is ended.

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

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…