Richard Nixon: “The Mediterranean is the cradle of many great civilizations of the past, and we are determined that it shall not be the…”

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

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

I have done my very best in all the days since to be true to that pledge.

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…