Richard Nixon: “It would depend, Mr. Rather, on circumstances that none of us might foresee at this point.”

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

It is regrettable that the Congress has seen fit to add to a bill of such importance to our national security a rider adversely affecting the constitutional separation of powers.

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

I further urge all students in our country to acquaint themselves fully with their own student government associations and to play a constructive role in contributing to their success.