Richard Nixon: “This country owes a debt of gratitude to 29 million living American veterans who fought for this country in World War I…”

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…

And as I leave, let me say, that is an example I think all of us should remember.

Always give your best, never get discouraged, never be petty.

Mistakes, yes. But for personal gain, never.