Richard Nixon actually said...
The Under Secretaries Group for Regional Operations shall, consistent with the objectives and priorities established by the President and the Domestic Council, establish policy with respect to Federal Regional Council matters, provide guidance to the Councils, respond to their initiatives, and seek to resolve policy issues referred to it by the Councils.
Context
Executive Order 11731—Amending Executive Order No. 11647 Relating to Federal Regional Councils
07/22/1973