Richard Nixon actually said...

The success of the program in motivating military personnel to seek and suggest ways of reducing costs and improving efficiency is shown by the steadily increasing participation and the notable growth in measurable first-year benefits from adopted suggestions.

Context

Message to the Congress Transmitting Reports on Incentive Awards to Military Personnel.

10/27/1969

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