Richard Nixon: “The next war, if it comes, will come to America.”

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

My mother was a saint.

Our military forces deter potential aggressors and, together with those of our allies, serve to assure the continued security of the free world.