Richard Nixon: “Now it is important that we move on together in the development of specific proposals so that full pension reform can be…”

It is only a beginning, always.

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

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…

As a result of these efforts, I am confident that the world is a safer place today, not only for the people of America but for the people of all nations, and that all of our children have a better chance than before of living in peace…