Thirty years ago, a Republican president, facing impeachment by the House of Representatives and conviction by the Senate, was forced to resign because of unprecedented crimes he and his aides committed against the Constitution and people of the United States. Ultimately, Richard Nixon left office voluntarily because courageous leaders of the Republican Party put principle above party and acted with heroism in defense of the Constitution and rule of law. "What did the president know …showed first 75 words of 1127 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1127 total…needed'. Example: 1) Mmmm - that cup of coffee really hit the spot! 2) I needed a good laugh, and that slang cartoon really hit the spot. Etymology: 'The spot' refers to a need you might have, like hunger. When you get some food, you have addressed or taken care of that need - or 'hit the spot'. The term is usually used for food and drink, but also for other kinds of pleasures, such as entertainment.