Richard Nixon: “Cross-city and cross-county busing is wrong; it is harmful to education; it does not unite races and communities; it…”

Mistakes, yes. But for personal gain, never.

I have always tried to do what was best for the Nation.

As a result of these efforts, I am confident that the world is a safer place today, not only for the people of America but for the people of all nations, and that all of our children have a better chance than before of living in peace…

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…