Richard Nixon: “I would predict nothing.”

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

Time is now of the essence with regard to the trade bill.

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…

I am pleased that in this bill the Congress has expressed support for our objectives by authorizing $22.2 billion for military procurement purposes during fiscal year 1975.