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

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

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.

I am pleased that in this bill the Congress has expressed support for our objectives by authorizing $22.2 billion for military procurement purposes during fiscal year 1975.