The President's News Conference
11/11/1971
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Our military forces deter potential aggressors and, together with those of our allies, serve to assure the continued sec...
To leave office before my term is completed is abhorrent to every instinct in my body.
Time is now of the essence with regard to the trade bill.
Therefore, I shall resign the Presidency effective at noon tomorrow.