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Richard Nixon: I have often stated my strong belief that the millions of older men and women who did so much to build this Nation…

On the recordOctober 3, 1972
I have often stated my strong belief that the millions of older men and women who did so much to build this Nation should share equitably in the fruits of that labor, and that inflation should not be allowed to rob them of the full value of their pensions.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Veto of Railroad Retirement Benefits Bill.

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