Richard Nixon: “Director Simon has my total support as he works with the various Cabinet officers and with the various department heads…”

It is only a beginning, always.

Mistakes, yes. But for personal gain, never.

I have always tried to do what was best for the Nation.

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…