Richard Nixon: “I urge medical professionals, citizens groups, and the American people to unite during the month of May in public…”

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…

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

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

In keeping Federal spending under control, we do not intend, of course, to single out only farm or environmental programs.