Allie Burroughs

Nixon on the Watergate Scandal

Listening to President Nixon share his feelings on the scandal was very interesting. Honestly, I really don’t know all that happened in the affair or who was actually guilty. Because of my lack of knowledge on the subject, the way Nixon addressed the citizens of the United States seemed very heartfelt and sincere. He claimed that he was appalled by the incident, and that he believed that his close associates were not guilty whatsoever. Nixon also said that facts about the issue were concealed from him and the American public, and that all he wanted was the truth from all those questioned, no matter whom it was. Nixon also said that he wanted justice to be served under his presidency, and that he could win back the trust of the U.S. citizens. Near the end of his address, Nixon says that no matter who it was under him that was guilty, the man at the top bears the responsibility, and he took the blame for the scandal. From my point of view, which would be similar to the general public at the time, Nixon seemed to be speaking as both the president and a man of honor. He seemed to genuinely care about the country and the trust of the American people.