Quote by Richard Milhous Nixon

I would rather be a one-term President and do what I believe is right than to be a two-term President at the cost of seeing America become a second-race power and to see this Nation accept the first defeat in its proud 190-year history.

I would rather be a one-term President and do what I believe

Summary

This quote implies that the speaker prioritizes their own moral convictions and the preservation of America's status as a dominant world power over personal political success. They indicate a willingness to serve only one term as President rather than compromise their values or witness the decline of the nation. The statement emphasizes the speaker's commitment to principles and national pride, suggesting that their ultimate goal is to prevent America from becoming a weaker or defeated nation.

By Richard Milhous Nixon

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