Richard Nixon: “Adversity brings out the character of a man.”

As a result of these efforts, I am confident that the world is a safer place today, not only for the people of America but for the people of all nations, and that all of our children have a better chance than before of living in peace…

Therefore, I shall resign the Presidency effective at noon tomorrow.

It is essential that we move ahead to revitalize the global trading system through multilateral negotiations.

To leave office before my term is completed is abhorrent to every instinct in my body.