Richard Nixon: “I have the honor to present to William P. Rogers the Medal of Freedom”

This, more than anything, is what I hope will be my legacy to you, to our country, as I leave the Presidency.

I invite the Governors of the States and of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and other officials at the local level to issue similar proclamations.

My mother was a saint.

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