Richard Nixon: “Within the term of the next President I believe the foundation for a lasting peace can be laid.”

This house has a great heart, and that heart comes from those who serve.

And as I leave, let me say, that is an example I think all of us should remember.

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 country needs good farmers, good businessmen, good plumbers, good carpenters.