Richard Nixon

I had to lose a little before I won.

Think of that as you hear what I now say.

But let me say, that when I am in Los Angeles, I am roofing for the Rams or when I am in San Diego, I am with the Chargers.

Well, I think it is nice that she is going to be here tonight, and I think also, Frank, speaking of the fact that Vince Lombardi was such a wonderful family man, a deeply religious man, that this [July 30] is his 31st wedding anniversary.

Let me just tell you some of the steps we have taken in that direction during the past 2 1/2 years.

Yes. Whittier, as you know, right next to Southern Cal, is a small college, but with a very fine football tradition.

May I give you a little advice?

Yes. Well, possibly if I am not too old you will give me the chance later.

The way to build a better country is to discover again the grace and the beauty of this heartland of America so that people, instead of moving out, will move back here and develop it again.

He said you ought to be a good loser.

I am telling you, if all the girls in Ohio have her ability and her loyalty, this is going to certainly be a place where everything is going to come up roses--I suppose Rose Bowl, I should say.

I have a rather special feeling in my heart for Ohio generally, because, of course, as you know, my father was born here.

I got the report. Some of you may have come to the airport before you got it. They landed safely.

The greatest goal we have, all of us, whether we are Republicans or Democrats in Washington, is to bring peace to this world.

In no nation of the world is there more opportunity; in no nation of the world is there more freedom.

I think it is great for the Giant fans to be for the Giants and for the Bengal fans to be for the Bengals, and the Browns fans to be for the Browns.

This is truly one world, and we must know all the people in the world.

I really wasn't an All-American.

I am firmly convinced that the way to develop greater responsibility at the State and local level is to give greater responsibility to State and local officials.

They are sometimes treated like children, given an allowance, told precisely how to spend it, and then scolded for not being self-reliant enough to handle more responsibility.

I believe this test of the basic revenue sharing idea will demonstrate, in a way which words cannot do, the validity of the principle that when local governments are given the opportunity and the resources, they can and will manage their…

This new approach---a significant variation in terms of intergovernmental relations--involves a combination of assistance to provide increased managerial capacity, increased funding, and increased flexibility in the use of Federal funds.

You have my deep appreciation and admiration.

It is my strong hope that we will be able to call on you for special assignments in the future.

You have served well the objectives of your country and the goal of peace.