Richard Nixon: “I disagree with it in two areas: One, where they say that this Nation, the American people do not have a commitment to…”

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

I have never been a quitter.

Our military forces deter potential aggressors and, together with those of our allies, serve to assure the continued security of the free world.

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…