I have never been a quitter. To leave office before my term is complet…

Richard M. Nixon
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I have never been a quitter. To leave office before my term is completed is opposed 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. ✨ Address to the Nation Announcing Decision to Resign the Office of President, 8 Aug. 1974
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