Richard Milhous Nixon

While technically I did not commit a crime, an impeachable offense... these are legalisms, as far as the handling of read more

While technically I did not commit a crime, an impeachable offense... these are legalisms, as far as the handling of this matter is concerned; it was so botched up, I made so many bad judgments. The worst ones, mistakes of the heart, rather than the head. But let me say, a man in that top job - he's got to have a heart, but his head must always rule his heart.

I hereby resign this office of president of the United States.

I hereby resign this office of president of the United States.

I have impeached myself by resigning.

I have impeached myself by resigning.

I gave 'em a sword. And they stuck it in, and they twisted it with relish. And I guess if read more

I gave 'em a sword. And they stuck it in, and they twisted it with relish. And I guess if I had been in their position, I'd have done the same thing.

Once you get into this great stream of history, you can't get out.

Once you get into this great stream of history, you can't get out.