Richard Nixon: “It was important to bring it to a conclusion in the right way, in a way that America remained respected throughout the…”

I have concluded that because of the Watergate matter, I might not have the support of the Congress that I would consider necessary to back the very difficult decisions and carry out the duties of this office in the way the interests of…

It is regrettable that the Congress has seen fit to add to a bill of such importance to our national security a rider adversely affecting the constitutional separation of powers.

My mother was a saint.

Therefore, I shall resign the Presidency effective at noon tomorrow.