Richard Nixon: “The greatest goal we have, all of us, whether we are Republicans or Democrats in Washington, is to bring peace to this…”

I do hereby proclaim October 29, 1974, as National Student Government Day.

Further study is essential if we are to avoid ineffective Federal spending for these purposes.

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

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…