The people's right to change what does not work is one of the greatest principles in our system of government

Violence or the threat of violence [must] never be permitted to influence the actions or judgments of the university community. Once it does, the community, almost by definition, ceases to be a university. It is for this reason that from time immemorial expulsion has been the primary instrument of university discipline.

The Congress, the Administration and the public all share a profound commitment to the rescue of our natural environment, and the preservation of the Earth as a place both habitable by and hospitable to man.

Now that all the members of the press are so delighted I lost, I'd like to make a statement. As I leave you I want you to know -just think how much you'll be missing. You won't have Nixon to kick around anymore because, gentlemen, this is my last press conference.

Economic power is not the same as strength of national character. Our country may be rich in goods, but we are poor in spirit.

The average American is just like the child in the family.

The American people are entitled to see the president and to hear his views directly, and not to see him only through the press.