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Richard Nixon: The first is the temptation to try to force progress with money.

On the recordMarch 4, 1971
The first is the temptation to try to force progress with money.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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

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