Richard Nixon: “That is why one of the major goals of this Nation must be to become self-sufficient in energy.”

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…

Mistakes, yes. But for personal gain, never.

And as I leave, let me say, that is an example I think all of us should remember.

This country needs good farmers, good businessmen, good plumbers, good carpenters.