Richard Nixon: “Government organization is created to serve, not to exist; as functions change, the organization must be ready to adapt…”

This country needs good farmers, good businessmen, good plumbers, good carpenters.

I have concluded that because of the Watergate matter, I might not have the support of the Congress that I would consider necessary to back the very difficult decisions and carry out the duties of this office in the way the interests of…

Always remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them, and then you destroy yourself.

This, more than anything, is what I hope will be my legacy to you, to our country, as I leave the Presidency.