Richard Nixon: “I invite the people of the world who share our grief to join us in this day of mourning and rededication.”

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

Two weeks ago, I vowed to the American people that any appropriations bill substantially above my budget for fiscal year 1975 would be vetoed.

I did not realize the extent of the implications which these conversations might now appear to have.

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…