Richard Nixon: “As far as I am concerned, I will make no decision with regard to supporting or opposing any one of these candidates…”

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

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

And as I leave, let me say, that is an example I think all of us should remember.

Always give your best, never get discouraged, never be petty.