Richard Nixon: “The AFL-CIO, from the dues of its members in this country, helps free labor unions around the world.”

I firmly believe that our current fiscal situation demands national unanimity on the issues of a larger concern.

It is regrettable that the Congress has seen fit to add to a bill of such importance to our national security a rider adversely affecting the constitutional separation of powers.

It is essential that we move ahead to revitalize the global trading system through multilateral negotiations.

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