Richard Nixon: “On Labor Day we pay tribute to the working men and women to whom America owes so much.”

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

As far as what the President personally knew and did with regard to Watergate and the coverup is concerned, these materials--together with those already made available--will tell it all.

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

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