Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 22, 1971
I KNOW you fellows probably wonder why I came out here today.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Remarks to Members of the Washington Redskins Professional Football Team During a Practice Session at Redskins Park.

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