He said that former Representative Dewey Short said today he would consider making the race in Missouri if he had my support, and the question was: If he were nominated, would he have my support? And the answer is: The nominee of the party will certainly have my support.
Press Conference of Vice President Richard M. Nixon, Kentwood Arms Hotel, Springfield, MO
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