Quote by Richard Milhous Nixon

There are these and other great causes that we were elected overwhelmingly to carry forward in November of 1972. And what we were elected to do, we are going to do, and let others wallow in Watergate, we are going to do our job.

There are these and other great causes that we were elected

Summary

This quote suggests that despite the scandal surrounding Watergate, the speaker, elected in 1972, is determined to fulfill their promises and focus on important issues that they were elected to tackle. The speaker implies that while some may be consumed by Watergate, they refuse to be distracted and will stay committed to accomplishing their duties and making progress on the issues at hand. It conveys a sense of determination and resilience in the face of adversity.

By Richard Milhous Nixon

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