Richard Nixon: “I would like to receive in six months a summary of your progress and your views concerning appropriate future action.”

Always give your best, never get discouraged, never be petty.

I have concluded that because of the Watergate matter, I might not have the support of the Congress that I would consider necessary to back the very difficult decisions and carry out the duties of this office in the way the interests of…

This was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.

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