Richard Nixon: “I urge the Senate to give the convention its prompt and favorable consideration.”

I take this occasion once again to urge prompt and final action on the Trade Reform Act.

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

It is regrettable that the Congress has seen fit to add to a bill of such importance to our national security a rider adversely affecting the constitutional separation of powers.

May God's grace be with you in all the days ahead.