Nixon with no expletives deleted

Highlights of a 1982 CNN Crossfire interview with former President Richard Nixon, including uncensored comments during a commercial break.

[woyame]

You realize how truly horrible the standard is now, when you realize that this guy for decades was considered the worst example of political corruption and poor character. He comes across as top-shelf compared to most of the offerings we get nowadays.

[ExploreAlways]

I was waiting for a barrage of F-Bombs. This actually showed a rather well-behaved and self-restrained Nixon.

[eminusipi]

I've heard that if someone watched the Kennedy Nixon debates on TV Kennedy won, but if they listened on radio, Nixon won.

[ExtremeBeatlesArchive]

"Nixon with no expletives" would be a more accurate title.

[ancelrick]

He speaks of his political rivals with respect. That's so weird.

[SeaMonkey]

The only shocking things (by today's standards) I heard him say were the respectful descriptions of his political rivals.

[copenhagen]

Back when you could strongly dislike somebody but still acknowledged your opponents as people with good careers and lives without name calling or shouting obscenities.

[redrider]

Like him or hate him. One has to admit his intelligence and ability to articulate his thoughts are significantly better than probably the last dozen Presidents.

[RichardMNixon-zhuz]

This contains expletives?  This isn't jack shit.

[ericynot]

I could never stand Nixon, but I always found him fascinating and smart. You don't have to like a person to learn from them.

[danstvguy]

He actually is quite charming, affable. I don't remember this side to him. The media must have really hated him.

[angusdog]

Eisenhower was a great human being . Underrated as a president during the most dangerous time in human history .

[williamperry]

Remember back when members of both parties could form coherent sentences? I miss those days...

[agreen]

What an odd title for this video. You focus on the 2 curse words he mumbles under his breath rather than the insightful commentary on 20th century politicians. Huh.

[ascendant]

I wasn't alive during Nixon's administration, but something about this guy is super impressive to me. He is so classy, yet he can go off cuff and say profane things. You can tell he loved the country and wanted to be a good President.

[gchukma]

I've always thought of Nixons most compelling moments. When he spoke of his mother and from the speech, "others may hate you. But those who hate you don't win unless you hate them. And then you destroy yourself". Interesting man. He led an amazing life, climbed to the highest heights and at the end, did the right thing. An old general, who just faded away. Let history be our guide.

[robertjohnson]

This "crook" is a boy scout compared to today's politicians.

[jbw]

This guy was such a mixed bag. Big pluses, big minuses.

[jaydibernardo]

"...and always remember that those who hate you don't win. Only when you hate them. And then, you destroy yourself."

[Rawnervzz]

Nixon looks like an honest politician in hindsight