Richard Nixon actually said...

As far as any of the wives are concerned, of the husbands who are here, if they are away after midnight, don't blame me; blame them.

Remarks at the Swearing In of New Members of the White House Staff

01/20/1969

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If any blame or fault attaches to the attempt it is mine alone.