Richard Nixon actually said...

If we bring this about, we shall not only be providing better social services--we also shall be taking a giant step toward the restoration of the people's confidence in the common sense performance of their government.

Context

Special Message to the Congress Proposing the Allied Services Act of 1972

05/17/1972

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