Richard Nixon: “I earnestly hope that Congress will give these proposals its prompt consideration and approval.”

This country needs good farmers, good businessmen, good plumbers, good carpenters.

My mother was a saint.

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

I have never been a quitter. To leave office before my term is completed is abhorrent to every instinct in my body. But as president, I must put the interests of America first. Therefore, I shall resign the presidency effective at noon…