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 tomorrow.
On the recordAugust 7, 1974
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Nixon announces his resignation as president, citing the need to prioritize the interests of America.
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