Richard Nixon actually said...

In view of this encouraging response, I have concluded that I should establish a national committee to advise me of ways in which this program can be further expanded and enhanced and of other ways in which the environmental accomplishments of individuals and groups may be appropriately recognized.

Context

Executive Order 11667—Establishing the President's Advisory Committee on the Environmental Merit Awards Program

04/18/1972

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