Richard Nixon: “We must remember that strength for the United States is vitally important to world peace.”

Always give your best, never get discouraged, never be petty.

It is only a beginning, always.

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…

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