Richard Nixon: “And so I pledge to you that we will do whatever is necessary to keep America strong militarily.”

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

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…

May God's grace be with you in all the days ahead.

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.