Richard Nixon: “So, I know all of you would like to rise and raise your glasses to His Excellency, the President of Venezuela, and to…”

Mistakes, yes. But for personal gain, never.

This legislation exceeds my budgetary recommendations by such a large amount--some $540 million--that it presents a clear and distinct threat to our fight against inflation and cannot be accepted.

Always remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them, and then you destroy yourself.

Therefore, I shall resign the Presidency effective at noon tomorrow.