Richard Nixon actually said...

I can only say to his successor, Congressman Bush, that he has big shoes to fill, but that I am sure that he will meet that challenge.

Remarks on the Selection of Congressman Bush as United States Representative to the United Nations

12/10/1970

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I am grateful for what you have done and I am grateful that you are staying.