Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 11, 1973
I shall ask the Congress tonight, and also when I submit the name tomorrow, to act as expeditiously as possible on this nomination because of the great challenges we face at home and abroad today.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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Remarks Announcing Intention To Nominate Gerald R. Ford To Be Vice President

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