Richard Nixon: “Maybe you would like to hear a word from Pat, David, and Julie.”

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

I have concluded that because of the Watergate matter, I might not have the support of the Congress that I would consider necessary to back the very difficult decisions and carry out the duties of this office in the way the interests of…

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

This was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.