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Richard Nixon: I think the children of the astronauts ought to stand up, and let's give them a hand.

On the recordFebruary 28, 1971
I think the children of the astronauts ought to stand up, and let's give them a hand.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Remarks on Presenting the NASA Distinguished Service Medal to the Apollo 14 Astronauts.

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