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Gerald Ford
@geraldford· Republican · MI· Oct 21, 1976

I believe that the American people in the next 4 years, under a Ford administration, will be called upon to make those necessary sacrifices to preserve the peace.

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Richard Nixon
@richardnixon· Republican · CA· Oct 18, 1973

I am confident that the Congress and the American people will support this request for emergency assistance for these two beleaguered friends.

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Richard Nixon
@richardnixon· Republican · CA· Oct 31, 1972

On September 25, Secretary of State Rogers also expressed to the United Nations the profound concern of the American people over the growing menace of international terrorism.

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Richard Nixon
@richardnixon· Republican · CA· Oct 12, 1972

And we can expect that the important and diligent service they are presently providing for the American people will also continue as they move into full time occupations.

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Richard Nixon
@richardnixon· Republican · CA· May 19, 1972

I believe the American people share this Administration's determination to hold inflation to an acceptable rate.

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Richard Nixon
@richardnixon· Republican · CA· May 19, 1972

We go there not in any personal sense, but we go there representing all the American people and the hopes and aspirations of all of our people.

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Richard Nixon
@richardnixon· Republican · CA· May 4, 1972

I have a basic faith that the American people themselves will make sound judgments regarding family size and frequency of births.

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Richard Nixon
@richardnixon· Republican · CA· May 1, 1972

His magnificent contribution to making this a great and good Nation will be remembered by the American people long after the petty carpings and vicious criticisms of his detractors are forgotten.

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Richard Nixon
@richardnixon· Republican · CA· Dec 30, 1970

I am pleased with this bill which responds to a vital need of the American people.

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Eddie Johnson
@eddiejohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 29, 1966

My friends, I shall forever cherish the memory of this delightful day that I have spent in your land and the reception that you have given me--and Mrs. Johnson--as the representatives of the American people.

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Eddie Johnson
@eddiejohnson· Democratic · TX· Oct 25, 1966

Make no mistake about it: The American people that you represent are proud of you.

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Eddie Johnson
@eddiejohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 19, 1966

Record levels of United States foreign trade contributed greatly to this advance, and the American people shared fully in its benefits.

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Eddie Johnson
@eddiejohnson· Democratic · TX· May 16, 1966

So, Mr. Hirshhorn, here this morning, in the beautiful Rose Garden of the White House, on the steps of the White House itself, we accept on behalf of all of the American people your splendid gift to all of your fellow citizens.

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Eddie Johnson
@eddiejohnson· Democratic · TX· May 10, 1966

The United States has provided both birthplace and homeplace for the United Nations; the UN has enjoyed warm bipartisan support from five U.S. Presidents, from the Congress and from an overwhelming majority of the American people.

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Eddie Johnson
@eddiejohnson· Democratic · TX· Mar 14, 1966

The American people deserve, and demand, that the Government apply to its operations the most efficient management techniques available.

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