I was thinking tonight - do you remember, Dick? Do you remember when you used to drive me...

Pat Nixon: I was thinking tonight - do you remember, Dick? Do you remember when you used to drive me on dates with the other boys? You didn't want to let me out of your sight. Richard M. Nixon: Yeah, sure, a long time ago. Pat Nixon: Yes, it's been a long time... [sensing a signal, recoils] Richard M. Nixon: I don't need that, buddy. I'm not Jack Kennedy. Pat Nixon: [rebuffed] No, you're not. So stop comparing yourself to him. You have no reason to. You have everything you ever wanted. You've earned it. Why can't you just enjoy it? Richard M. Nixon: I do. I do. In my own way. Pat Nixon: Then what are you scared of, honey? Richard M. Nixon: I'm not scared, buddy... You don't understand. They're playing for keeps, buddy. The press, the kids, the liberals - they're out there, trying to figure out how to tear me down. Pat Nixon: They're all your enemies? Richard M. Nixon: Yes! Pat Nixon: You personally? Richard M. Nixon: Yes! This is about me. Why can't you understand that, you of all people? It's not the war - It's Nixon! They want to destroy Nixon! And if I expose myself even the slightest bit they'll tear my insides out. Do you want that? Do you want to see that, buddy? It's not pretty. Pat Nixon: Sometimes I think that's what you want. Richard M. Nixon: [contemptuous] What the hell are you saying? Are you drunk? Jesus, you sound just like them now! I've got to keep fighting, buddy, for the country. These people running things, the elite... they're soft, chickenshit faggots! They just want to cover their asses and meet girls and tear each other down. Oh, God, this country's in deep, deep trouble, buddy... and I have to see this through. Mother would've wanted no less of me. Pat Nixon: I just wish... you knew how much I love you, that's all. It took me a long time to fall in love with you, Dick. But I did. And it doesn't make you happy. You want them to love you... [motions outward, indicating the public] Richard M. Nixon: [interjects] No, I don't. I'm not Jack... Pat Nixon: But they never will, Dick. No matter how many elections you win, they never will.

Not really. You mean on my knees? My mother used to pray a lot. It's been a long time since I really prayed. Let's pray, Henry. Let's pray a little. Just you and me. I hope this doesn't embarrass you, Henry. No. Not at all, no. This is not going to leak, is it? Don't be too proud, Henry. Never be too proud to go on your knees before God. God. How can a... How can a country come apart like this? What have I done wrong? I opened China. I made peace with Russia. I ended the war. I did what I thought was right. God, why do they hate me so? It's unbelievable. It... It's insane. Oh, Mom, I'm sorry. God, please forgive me, God. I didn't mean it. I never wanted to do... I don't want this to... Is it me? Is this happening? I can't believe... Al. They smelled the blood on me this time, Al. I got soft, you know? A rusty, metallic smell. - I know it well, sir. - It came over from Vietnam, you know? - Sir? - That smell. I mean, everyone suffered so much. Their boys killed. They need to sacrifice something. You know, appease the gods of war. Mars, Jupiter. I am that blood, General. I am that sacrifice. In the highest place of all. Yeah. All leaders must finally be sacrificed. Things won't be the same after this. No, I played by the rules. Rules changed right in the middle of the game. There's no respect for American institutions anymore. No, people are cynical. The press, ah, the press is out of control. People spit on soldiers. Government secrets mean nothing. I pity the next guy who sits here. Good night, gentlemen. Mr. President.