On the recordOctober 29, 1972
The American way of life is the high achievement of our era and the envy of the world, and responsive and responsible legislation such as this is one major reason why.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThe American way of life is the high achievement of our era and the envy of the world, and responsive and responsible legislation such as this is one major reason why.
Statement on Signing the Social Security Amendments of 1972.
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