Richard Nixon: “America is in the midst of a deadly epidemic.”

I have always tried to do what was best for the Nation.

Our military forces deter potential aggressors and, together with those of our allies, serve to assure the continued security of the free world.

I have done my very best in all the days since to be true to that pledge.

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…