Richard Nixon: “I must once again state my unequivocal opposition to forced busing for the purpose of achieving racial balance.”

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

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

I further urge all students in our country to acquaint themselves fully with their own student government associations and to play a constructive role in contributing to their success.

I do hereby proclaim October 29, 1974, as National Student Government Day.