Richard Nixon actually said...

This new approach---a significant variation in terms of intergovernmental relations--involves a combination of assistance to provide increased managerial capacity, increased funding, and increased flexibility in the use of Federal funds.

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Statement Announcing Participation of 20 Cities in the New Planned Variation Program

07/28/1971

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