Richard Nixon: “Nevertheless, out of respect for this Court, but without in any way departing from my view that the issues presented…”

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 recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to both the Telegraph Regulations and the Telephone Regulations and give its advice and consent to their ratification with the declarations proposed in the report of the…

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

I further urge all students in our country to acquaint themselves fully with their own student government associations and to play a constructive role in contributing to their success.