Richard Nixon actually said...

I strongly believe the Federal role should be limited to such a demonstration effort, leaving States and communities free to establish the full range of emergency medical services systems that best suit their varying local needs.

Context

Veto of the Emergency Medical Services Systems Bill.

07/31/1973

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