Richard Milhous Nixon Quotes, Quotations, and Sayings

17 Famous Quotes by Richard Milhous Nixon
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“I concede!”
Inspirational Quotes
“I can see clearly now ... that I was wrong in not acting more decisively and more forthrightly in dealing with Watergate...”
Politics / government Quotes
“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.”
Politics / government Quotes
“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.”
Politics / government Quotes
“I can take it... The tougher it gets, the cooler I get...”
Politics / government Quotes
“When the president does it, that means it is not illegal.”
Politics / government Quotes
“I've analyzed the best I can ... and I have not found an impeachable offense, and therefore resignation is not an acceptable course.”
Politics / government Quotes
“We are all in it together. This is a war. We take a few shots and it will be over. We will give them a few shots and it will be over.”
Politics / government Quotes
“While technically I did not commit a crime, an impeachable offense... these are legalisms, as far as the handling of this matter is concerned; it was so botched up, I made so many bad judgments. The worst ones, mistakes of the heart, rather than the head. But let me say, a man in that top job - he's got to have a heart, but his head must always rule his heart.”
Politics / government Quotes
“Well, I'm not a crook.”
Politics / government Quotes
“I hereby resign this office of president of the United States.”
Politics / government Quotes
“A man is not finished when he's defeated; he's finished when he quits.”
Politics / government Quotes
“Once you get into this great stream of history, you can't get out.”
Politics / government Quotes
“I have impeached myself by resigning.”
Politics / government Quotes
“By taking this action, I hope that I will have hastened the start of the healing.”
Politics / government Quotes
“Because of what you have done the heavens have become a part of man's world. And as you talk to us from the Sea of Tranquillity, it inspires us to redouble our efforts to bring peace and Tranquillity to Earth. For one priceless moment, in the whole history of man, all the people on this Earth are truly one. One in their pride in what you have done. One in our prayers that you will return safely to Earth. - To Neil Armstrong after he landed successfully on the Moon.”
All about the self Quotes
“If you want to make beautiful music, you must play the black and the white notes together.”
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