Richard Nixon: “We must also realize that space expenditures must take their proper place within a rigorous system of national…”

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 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…

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

My mother was a saint.