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Richard Nixon: “And so to the architect of progress for his own country and to peace and good relations between his country and our…”

On the recordAugust 20, 1970
And so to the architect of progress for his own country and to peace and good relations between his country and our country, I ask you to rise and raise your glasses to President Diaz Ordaz of Mexico.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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Toasts of the President and President Diaz Ordaz at a Luncheon Honoring the President of Mexico

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