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Richard Nixon: The campaigning that I can do this year is somewhat limited, due to the rather extraordinary requirements of the office…

On the recordOctober 22, 1972
The campaigning that I can do this year is somewhat limited, due to the rather extraordinary requirements of the office of the Presidency at this time.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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Remarks at a Campaign Reception for Northeastern Supporters, in New York State

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