so are you enjoying yourself in our national capital, young man? well, where are you staying? oh, no, no, no, no. i know of a much nicer hotel. it's brand-new. very modern. i'll have my people take care of it for you. therefore, i shall resign the presidency effective at noon tomorrow. vice president ford will be sworn in as president at that hour in this office. as i recall the high hopes for america with which we began this second term, i feel a great sadness that i will not be here in this office.