Richard Nixon: “It isn't going to be solved by demagoguery.”

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

Time is now of the essence with regard to the trade bill.

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…

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