Richard Nixon: “The people are entitled to know why each of us holds the views that we do so that they can make an intelligent choice…”

As a result of these efforts, I am confident that the world is a safer place today, not only for the people of America but for the people of all nations, and that all of our children have a better chance than before of living in peace…

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

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

It is essential that we move ahead to revitalize the global trading system through multilateral negotiations.