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Richard Nixon: When I say we are trying to change it, I speak not just of a government, but I speak more of those in private enterprise…

On the recordMay 18, 1969
When I say we are trying to change it, I speak not just of a government, but I speak more of those in private enterprise who by their practices will be able to win the markets abroad.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the Presentation of the World Trade 'E' Awards.

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