Richard Nixon: “France is our oldest ally and our oldest friend.”

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

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…

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

I take this occasion once again to urge prompt and final action on the Trade Reform Act.