Richard Nixon: “And I have it, a better answer which is, my opponent's Congress in that rump session failed to act on aid to higher…”

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

It is regrettable that the Congress has seen fit to add to a bill of such importance to our national security a rider adversely affecting the constitutional separation of powers.

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

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