Richard Nixon actually said...

Consequently, I have brought Dr. Jaffe into the White House, directly reporting to me, so that we have not only the responsibility but the authority to see that we wage this offensive effectively and in a coordinated way.

Context

Remarks About an Intensified Program for Drug Abuse Prevention and Control

06/16/1971

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