Richard Nixon: “You have served well the objectives of your country and the goal of peace.”

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

This country needs good farmers, good businessmen, good plumbers, good carpenters.

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

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…