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
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
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
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
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 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
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 can see clearly now... that I was wrong in not acting more decisively and more forthrightly in dealing with Watergate. Richard M. Nixon actdealdecisively Change image and share on social
I'm glad I'm not Brezhnev. Being the Russian leader in the Kremlin. You never know if someone's tape recording what you say. Richard M. Nixon brezhnevgladkremlin Change image and share on social
When I retire I'm going to spend my evenings by the fireplace going through those boxes. There are things in there that ought to be burned. Richard M. Nixon boxburnevening Change image and share on social
