Richard Nixon: “I urge the Congress to give this proposal its wholehearted and prompt approval.”

Time is now of the essence with regard to the trade bill.

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

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

I did not realize the extent of the implications which these conversations might now appear to have.