Richard Nixon: “In my Inaugural Address nearly 4 years ago, I said that the greatest honor history can bestow is the title of…”

A strong America is essential to maintaining world peace.

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…

This, more than anything, is what I hope will be my legacy to you, to our country, as I leave the Presidency.

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