Richard Nixon: “I am returning today without my approval S. 1672, a bill to amend the Small Business Act.”

As a result of these efforts, I am confident that the world is a safer place today, not only for the people of America but for the people of all nations, and that all of our children have a better chance than before of living in peace…

I have always tried to do what was best for the Nation.

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…

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