Richard Nixon: “How well we communicate with youth and seek the advantage of their abilities will influence our effectiveness in meeting…”

I have concluded that because of the Watergate matter, I might not have the support of the Congress that I would consider necessary to back the very difficult decisions and carry out the duties of this office in the way the interests of…

To leave office before my term is completed is abhorrent to every instinct in my body.

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…