Richard Nixon actually said...

My approach is based both on my strong faith in the ability of Americans to compete, and on my confidence that all nations will recognize their own vital interest in lowering economic barriers and applying fairer and more effective trading rules.

Context

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

03/21/1973

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