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Richard Nixon: I believe one of America's most priceless assets is the idealism which motivates the young people of America.

On the recordJanuary 13, 1971
I believe one of America's most priceless assets is the idealism which motivates the young people of America.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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Remarks to a Student-Faculty Convocation at the University of Nebraska

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