Richard Nixon: “I do not consider the election of November 7, 1972, despite the rather massive majority, to have been simply an approval…”

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…

Two weeks ago, I vowed to the American people that any appropriations bill substantially above my budget for fiscal year 1975 would be vetoed.

I am firmly convinced that the record, in its entirety, does not justify the extreme step of impeachment and removal of a President.

A strong America is essential to maintaining world peace.