Richard Nixon actually said...

They knew that he was a man of discipline and determination, of courage and commitment, of pride and purpose, of loyalty--and of love.

He was an imposing figure--and an inspiring one.

Mrs. Nixon and I are profoundly saddened by the untimely death of Vince Lombardi and we extend our deepest sympathy to his family.

On the field and off, his very presence was commanding.