Richard Nixon actually said...

He must think first of all about the need to keep this country strong, about the need to maintain a national defense second to none in the world.

Radio Address on Defense Policy

10/28/1972

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I would just like to add one thing for all of those who cover the Washington scene.

But they do not do justice to our fundamental character and purpose.

He must be strong, he must be competent, he must be efficient, he must be fair.

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