Richard Nixon actually said...

I think I have learned more deeply than I had ever understood before what the Legion means to America.

Remarks on Receiving the American Legion's Distinguished Service Medal for 1969.

02/15/1971

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Time is now of the essence with regard to the trade bill.

It is essential that we move ahead to revitalize the global trading system through multilateral negotiations.

Further study is essential if we are to avoid ineffective Federal spending for these purposes.