Watergate had become the center of the media's universe, and during the remaining year of my presidency the media tried to force everything else to revolve around it. Richard M. Nixon centerforcemedium Change image and share on social
I gave 'em a sword. And they stuck it in, and they twisted it with relish. And I guess if I had been in their position, I'd have done the same thing. Richard M. Nixon giveguessposition Change image and 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
I have never been a quitter. To leave office before my term is completed is opposed to every instinct in my body. But as president I must put the interests of America first Therefore, I shall resign the presidency effective at noon tomorrow. Richard M. Nixon americabodycomplete share on social
You 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. Nixon haveinnocentinvestigation Change image and share on social
It is necessary for me to establish a winner image. Therefore, I have to beat somebody. Richard M. Nixon beatestablishimage Change image and share on social
Any change is resisted because bureaucrats have a vested interest in the chaos in which they exist. Richard M. Nixon bureaucratchangechaos Change image and share on social
People react to fear, not love; they don't teach that in Sunday School, but it's true. Richard M. Nixon fearlovepeople Change image and share on social
I wish I could give you a lot of advice, based on my experience of winning political debates. But I don't have that experience. My only experience is at losing them. Richard M. Nixon advicebasedebate Change image and share on social
You must never be satisfied with losing. You must get angry, terribly angry, about losing. But the mark of the good loser is that he takes his anger out on himself and not his victorious opponents or on his teammates. Richard M. Nixon angerangrygood share on social
