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Richard Nixon: I would certainly regret that my use of the word 'bums' was interpreted to apply to those who dissent.

On the recordMay 7, 1970
I would certainly regret that my use of the word 'bums' was interpreted to apply to those who dissent.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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The President's News Conference

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