I am highly gratified to be able, at long last, to put my signature on H.R. 1--thus lifting these long-sought benefits out of debate and placing them into the laws of our generous and compassionate land.
Statement on Signing the Social Security Amendments of 1972.
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As a result of these efforts, I am confident that the world is a safer place today, not only for the people of America but for the people of all nations, and that all of our children have a better chance than before of living in peace…
This, more than anything, is what I hope will be my legacy to you, to our country, as I leave the Presidency.
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