Richard Nixon: “Let's make sure that the United States is never number two in the world so that the United States can continue to lead…”

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

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…

As a result of these efforts, I am confident that the world is a safer place today, not only for the people of America but for the people of all nations, and that all of our children have a better chance than before of living in peace…

It is only a beginning, always.