Richard Nixon: “The time has come to close the gap between our older citizens and those who are not yet old.”

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…

Mistakes, yes. But for personal gain, never.

Further study is essential if we are to avoid ineffective Federal spending for these purposes.

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