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Richard Nixon: We are devoted to peace in the world; we are devoted to the independence of nations; we are devoted to a system of…

On the recordMarch 20, 1972
We are devoted to peace in the world; we are devoted to the independence of nations; we are devoted to a system of government which provides a freedom of choice, a parliamentary system in your country and the system of government which we have here in the United States.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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