Richard Nixon: “I personally learned of his great abilities in 1950 when he volunteered his assistance in my campaign for the U.S.…”

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…

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.

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

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