Richard Nixon: “I am transmitting to the Congress the budget for the District of Columbia for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1971.”

I am pleased that in this bill the Congress has expressed support for our objectives by authorizing $22.2 billion for military procurement purposes during fiscal year 1975.

I have never been a quitter.

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

This house has a great heart, and that heart comes from those who serve.