Richard Nixon: “We could never agree to that, because the United States couldn't bear to part with New York.”

This was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.

I have always tried to do what was best for the Nation.

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…

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