Richard Nixon: “It is with special regret that I accept your resignation as Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission.”

This was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.

I invite the Governors of the States and of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and other officials at the local level to issue similar proclamations.

Mistakes, yes. But for personal gain, never.

A strong America is essential to maintaining world peace.