Richard Nixon: “Greatness comes from stepping up to events, not from sitting on the sidelines while history is made by others.”

Two weeks ago, I vowed to the American people that any appropriations bill substantially above my budget for fiscal year 1975 would be vetoed.

Always give your best, never get discouraged, never be petty.

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

I did not realize the extent of the implications which these conversations might now appear to have.