Iwould have preferred to carry through to the finish, whatever the personal agony it would have involved, and my family unanimously urged me to do so. but the interests of the nation must always come before any personal considerations.
–president richard nixon
august 8, 1974
which of the following most accurately summarizes this passage?
“i would like to keep fighting, but it would be harmful to the nation to do so.”
“my family and i disagree over my resignation.”
“i am being forced to resign against my will.”