Richard Nixon actually said...

It is a sad and ironic fact that even as America has become a more highly urbanized nation, its cities have become less attractive and their governments less able to deal with their problems.

Context

Special Message to the Congress on Special Revenue Sharing for Urban Community Development.

03/04/1971

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