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Richard Nixon: “Mrs. Nixon and I value our own Irish heritage and we take special pleasure in greeting our fellow citizens of Hibernian…”

On the recordMarch 15, 1972
Mrs. Nixon and I value our own Irish heritage and we take special pleasure in greeting our fellow citizens of Hibernian descent--and all those who, on St. Patrick's Day, celebrate America's gratitude for what Erin has given us.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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St. Patrick's Day Message

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