Richard Nixon: “I extend our deepest sympathy to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in this tragic accident.”

I further urge all students in our country to acquaint themselves fully with their own student government associations and to play a constructive role in contributing to their success.

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

I firmly believe that our current fiscal situation demands national unanimity on the issues of a larger concern.

And as I leave, let me say, that is an example I think all of us should remember.