Richard Nixon: “Now, Therefore, I, Richard Nixon, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Monday, October 8…”

A strong America is essential to maintaining world peace.

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…

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

May God's grace be with you in all the days ahead.