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Richard Nixon: The consequences flowing from its enactment would in the long run more than outweigh any temporary gain that may be…

On the recordOctober 20, 1969
The consequences flowing from its enactment would in the long run more than outweigh any temporary gain that may be realized.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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Letter to Senator Ralph Yarborough on Proposed Increases in Veterans Educational Benefits.

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