Richard Nixon actually said...

We can be proud of the fact that in four wars in this century the United States has fought only to defend freedom, never to destroy it; only to keep the peace, never to break it.

Context

Radio Address on Defense Policy

10/28/1972

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...

More Richard Nixon Quotes

This research program will also address the need for a data system to provide relevant, reliable, and comparable data with which to assess a...
5/14/1974
The answers are essential to the protection and well-being of American workers.
5/14/1974
But I asked her to delay her departure for that reception for a personal reason that all of you will, of course, understand.
5/14/1974
And we thought it was such a good idea, we came back 25 years ago for a reunion there.
5/14/1974

View All Richard Nixon Quotes