Richard Nixon: “This bill would have been inflationary and would have penalized the workers who can least afford it by jeopardizing…”

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.

Time is now of the essence with regard to the trade bill.

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

This legislation exceeds my budgetary recommendations by such a large amount--some $540 million--that it presents a clear and distinct threat to our fight against inflation and cannot be accepted.