讀《第56號教室奇蹟》後之整理--part 4-4 -- 歷史性的演說 --尼克森總統的辭職

Richard M. Nixon

Resignation Address to the Nation

delivered 8 August 1974

Good evening:

This is the 37th time I have spoken to you from this office, where so many decisions have been made that shape the history of this nation. Each time I have done so to discuss with you some matter that I believe affected the national interest. In all the decisions I have made in my public life I have always tried to do what was best for the nation.

Throughout the long and difficult period of Watergate, I have felt it was my duty to persevere -- to make every possible effort to complete the term of office to which you elected me. In the past few days, however, it has become evident to me that I no longer have a strong enough political base in the Congress to justify continuing that effort.

讀《第56號教室奇蹟》後之整理--part 4-3 -- 歷史性的演說 --艾森豪總統告別演說中的「軍事與工業結合體」

Military-Industrial Complex Speech,

 Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1961

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Good evening, my fellow Americans.

First, I should like to express my gratitude to the radio and television networks for the opportunities they have given me over the years to bring reports and messages to our nation. My special thanks go to them for the opportunity of addressing you this evening.

Three days from now, after half century in the service of our country, I shall lay down the responsibilities of office as, in traditional and solemn ceremony, the authority of the Presidency is vested in my successor.