Richard Nixon: “He feels the action seriously undermines this Nation's ability to act decisively and convincingly in times of…”

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.

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

We think that when we suffer a defeat that all is ended.