Richard Nixon: “Bob Griffin has what we call in politics something called guts, and that means he has the courage of his convictions.”

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

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

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.