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Richard Nixon: It represents a severe blow not only to the tens of thousands of workers affected, and to their families, but also to…

On the recordMarch 23, 1971
It represents a severe blow not only to the tens of thousands of workers affected, and to their families, but also to the United States continued leadership position in the aerospace industry.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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Statement About Senate Action Disapproving Funds for the Supersonic Transport Program

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