Richard Nixon: “In the spirit of the New Federalism, this program constitutes a partnership between the States and the Federal…”

Two weeks ago, I vowed to the American people that any appropriations bill substantially above my budget for fiscal year 1975 would be vetoed.

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

I have done my very best in all the days since to be true to that pledge.

I am firmly convinced that the record, in its entirety, does not justify the extreme step of impeachment and removal of a President.