Richard Nixon: “My answer is this: The Federal Government must spend more in several areas.”

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

Time is now of the essence with regard to the trade bill.

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…

This, more than anything, is what I hope will be my legacy to you, to our country, as I leave the Presidency.