Richard Nixon: “I also designate the period beginning September 17 and ending September 23, 1970, as Constitution Week.”

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…

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…

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

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