Transcripts For CSPAN First Ladies Influence Image 20131124

Most of us have made some decisions definitely wrong, and as we leave office most of the people seemed to feel that most of the things we have done have been wrong. But every man who is ever occupied this office or set at this desk or reclined in his chair has been dedicated to doing what he believes was for the best interests of the people of this country. Im utterly convinced that when any man takes the oath of office as president he is determined to do what is right as god gives him the wisdom to know the right. Most people come into the office with great dreams and believe it with many satisfactions and some disappointments, and always some of their dreams have not come true. And i am no exception. But im so grateful and so proud that i have had my chance. As to how successful have been doing the greatest good for the greatest number, the people themselves and their posterity must ultimately decide. I have the satisfaction and my family has a satisfaction that we gave it all we had. We think we provided some of the answers to the needs of our time. Monday on the cspan series first lady pat nixon. She served as the president s official representative and a trip to africa. It was pat nixon who helped launch relief efforts in peru after an avalanche killed many people. At the white house, she led effort to acquire more furniture and antiques and art. She do not regularly speak in public. When the watergate and alter husbands presidency, she offered him her steadfast support. Join us as we look at the life and times of first lady pat , cspan 3, and on cspan radio. We are offering a special edition of the book first ladies of the united of america featuring thoughts of historians and First Lady Michelle Obama on the role of first ladies history. It is available for the discounted price of 12. 95 cents plus shipping at c span. Org products. Martin christie and Martin Dempsey Chris Christie and Martin Dempsey spoke at a conference hosted by the wall street journal. Then a conversation with gloria steinem. Republican governor of new jersey Chris Christie talked about the failure of both parties to meet at an event hosted by wall street journal answering questions about his possible president ial run. About 40