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Richard Nixon: A politician knows that his words are his weapons, but that his word is his bond.

On the recordSeptember 8, 1969
A politician knows that his words are his weapons, but that his word is his bond.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Eulogy at Memorial Services for Senator Dirksen of Illinois

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