Richard Nixon actually said...

We will be able rather than adding another layer, to remove some layers of government, to streamline, if I may use that overworked term--to streamline our Government offices so that we may more effectively serve the Nation in the many areas where the Federal Government has responsibility.

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Remarks Announcing Appointments in the Executive Branch

06/09/1970

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