Richard Nixon actually said...

After consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of State today, I have signed a proclamation [4098] removing the 10 percent surcharge.

Context

Remarks in Bermuda Announcing Removal of Surcharge on Imports

12/19/1971

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