Richard Nixon actually said...

I have instructed the Department of Defense and other agencies of the executive branch to support this study and provide needed information and assistance as a matter of high priority.

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Statement Announcing Appointment of the President's Commission on an All-Volunteer Armed Force

03/26/1969

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