Richard Nixon actually said...

We must do a better job of preparing ourselves--both in the private sector and in the Government--to compete more effectively in world markets, so that expanding trade can bring greater benefits to our people.

Context

Message to the Congress Transmitting First Annual International Economic Report of the President.

03/21/1973

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