As this long and difficult war ends, I would like to address a few special words to the American people: Your steadfastness in supporting our insistence on peace with honor has made peace with honor possible. Richard M. Nixon addressamericandifficult share on social
The mark of a true politician is that he is never at a loss for words because he is always half-expecting to be asked to make a speech. Richard M. Nixon askexpecthalf Change image and share on social
There are some people, you know, they think the way to be a big man is to shout and stomp and raise hell-and then nothing ever really happens. I'm not like that I never shoot blanks. Richard M. Nixon bigblankhell Change image and share on social
The time has come for us to draw the line. The time has come for the responsible leaders of both political parties to take a stand against overgrown Government and for the American taxpayer. Richard M. Nixon americandrawgovernment Change image and share on social
No event in American history is more misunderstood than the Vietnam War. It was misreported then, and it is misremembered now. Richard M. Nixon americaneventhistory Change image and share on social
Americans admire a people who can scratch a desert and produce a garden. The Israelis have shown qualities that Americans identify with: guts, patriotism, idealism, a passion for freedom. I have seen it. I know. I believe that. Richard M. Nixon admireamericandesert share on social
If I were to make public these tapes, containing blunt and candid remarks on many different subjects, the confidentiality of the office of the president would always be suspect. Richard M. Nixon bluntcandidconfidentiality Change image and share on social
Scrubbing floors and emptying bedpans has as much dignity as the Presidency. Richard M. Nixon bedpandignityempty Change image and share on social
The answer to many of the domestic problems we face is not higher taxes and more spending. It is less waste, more results and greater freedom for the individual American to earn a rightful place in his own community - and for States and localities to address their own needs in their own ways, in the light of their own priorities. Richard M. Nixon addressamericananswer share on social