The Final Days (1989 TV Movie)

Theodore Bikel: Henry Kissinger

Quotes 

• Henry Kissinger : [Reflecting on Nixon during his visit to the Soviet Union in final days of his presidency]  I felt more warmly toward my doomed chief than at any previous time. Whatever happened and whoever else deserted, I had determined to stick by the president who had appointed me to high office, to vindicate the continuity of government. But in the recesses of my soul, I began to to feel what I am told is sometimes the attitude of survivors toward the terminally ill: I hoped that since the end was inevitable, it would - for the sake of our country - be quick and if it had to happen, it would - for the sake of the president - be merciful.