I deeply believe in equal justice for all Americans, whatever their station or former station. The law, whether human or divine, is no respecter of persons; but the law is a respecter of reality. Remarks on pardoning Nixon (1974)
My conscience tells me it is my duty, not merely to proclaim domestic tranquillity but to use every means that I have to insure it. Remarks on pardoning Nixon (1974)
I do believe that right makes might and that if I am wrong, 10 angels swearing I was right would make no difference. Remarks on pardoning Nixon (1974)
It could go on and on and on, or someone must write "The End" to it. I have concluded that only I can do that, and if I can, I must. Remarks on pardoning Nixon (1974)
I have come to a decision which I felt I should tell you and all of my fellow American citizens, as soon as I was certain in my own mind and in my own conscience that it is the right thing to do. Remarks on pardoning Nixon (1974)