Richard Nixon actually said...

I will respect your advice and I know that you will see to it that this whole great Defense Establishment has a new sense of purpose, a new sense of that great dedication which has made us always proud of the defense forces of this country.

Context

Remarks at the Pentagon to Top Officials of the Department of Defense.

01/30/1969

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