Richard Nixon: “I know there are those who raise questions about our strength, and we can never be complacent about it because new…”

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…

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

I have done my very best in all the days since to be true to that pledge.

This was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.