Richard Nixon: “For faceless men and women, I think they look very good, though, don't you, Mr. Chief Justice?”

This country needs good farmers, good businessmen, good plumbers, good carpenters.

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 further urge all students in our country to acquaint themselves fully with their own student government associations and to play a constructive role in contributing to their success.

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