Richard Nixon actually said...

And I just want to point this out that in this whole world struggle in which we're engaged we must never underestimate the power of our ideals.

Context

Speech of Vice President Nixon, Columbian Republican League Luncheon, Commodore Hotel, New York, NY

10/04/1960

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