Finishing second in the Olympics gets you silver. Finishing second in politics gets you oblivion.
Richard M. NixonThe American people are entitled to see the president and to hear his views directly, and not to see him only through the press.
Richard M. NixonYou must pursue this investigation of Watergate even if it leads to the president. I'm innocent. You've got to believe I'm innocent. If you don't, take my job.
Richard M. NixonThis Memorial Day should remind us of the greatness that past generations of Americans achieved from Valley Forge to Vietnam, and it should inspire us with the determination to keep America great and free by keeping America safe and strong in our own time, a time of unique destiny and opportunity for our Nation.
Richard M. Nixon