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Richard Nixon: “While there are some troublesome aspects of the legislation, the act represents an appropriate legislative compromise.”

On the recordJanuary 1, 1974
While there are some troublesome aspects of the legislation, the act represents an appropriate legislative compromise.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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Statement on Signing the Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973.

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