Richard Nixon: “We must have action to meet the needs of today if we would have the kind of environment the nation demands for tomorrow.”

In keeping Federal spending under control, we do not intend, of course, to single out only farm or environmental programs.

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

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

I did not realize the extent of the implications which these conversations might now appear to have.