The President's News Conference
03/13/1969
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This was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.
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 clea...