I went to see President Nixon at the White House. It wasn't difficult to get a meeting because I was heavyweight champion of the world. So I came to Washington and walked around the garden with Nixon, his wife and daughter. I said: I want you to give Ali his licence back. I want to beat him up for you.

Related Quotes

I want to see overwhelming force repel anybody who is trying to get into the White House.

— Jason Chaffetz

AnybodyForceGet

Respect is the word I want. You have to earn it. You give, and you get it in return, that's how I see it.

'First Family' on the CW is about the president and his family living in the White House.

— Yara Shahidi

AboutFamilyFirst

Joe Frazier's life didn't start with Ali. I was a Golden Gloves champ. Gold medal in Tokyo '64. Heavyweight champion of the world long before I fought Ali in the Garden.

— Joe Frazier

Do you realize the responsibility I carry? I'm the only person standing between Richard Nixon and the White House.

— John F. Kennedy

BetweenCarryHouse