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Richard Nixon: This is the first time, in other words, that while through the years we have had heads of government and heads of state…

On the recordJanuary 25, 1971
This is the first time, in other words, that while through the years we have had heads of government and heads of state from other nations, that one who will be the head of state of his nation, and a member of the Royal Family, is honored here from Spain.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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Toasts of the President and Prince Juan Carlos of Spain

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