Political Quotes

Richard Nixon: On my own visit to Ivory Coast during the 1960's, I was enormously impressed by the economic progress, by the tremendous…

On the recordNovember 26, 1972
On my own visit to Ivory Coast during the 1960's, I was enormously impressed by the economic progress, by the tremendous development of your country.
Said by
Richard Nixon
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Telephone Conversation With President Felix Houphouet-Boigny of the Ivory Coast.

Share

More from Richard Nixon

Aug 6, 1974

I further urge all students in our country to acquaint themselves fully with their own student government associations and to play a constructive role in contributing to their success.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Aug 4, 1974

Our military forces deter potential aggressors and, together with those of our allies, serve to assure the continued security of the free world.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Aug 4, 1974

I am firmly convinced that the record, in its entirety, does not justify the extreme step of impeachment and removal of a President.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Aug 7, 1974

I have never been a quitter. To leave office before my term is completed is abhorrent 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…

msnbc.com

Other voices in this conversation