In my mind, the re-election of Richard Nixon, compared with what was available on the other side, was so much more important that I put it in just that context.
Meaning of the quote
John N. Mitchell believed that Richard Nixon's re-election was a much better choice than the other candidates running for president at the time. He felt that Nixon was the better option, so he strongly supported Nixon's campaign and election.
About John N. Mitchell
John N. Mitchell was the 67th Attorney General of the United States, serving under President Richard Nixon. He was heavily involved in Nixon’s presidential campaigns in 1968 and 1972 but was later convicted and sentenced to prison for his role in the Watergate scandal.
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