Richard Nixon actually said...

We honor him tonight because he achieved greatness, achieved greatness in all the years he has ruled his country with such courage and stability and moderation, in a part of the world that could otherwise explode into violence and extremism.

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Toasts of the President and King Hussein of Jordan

02/05/1973

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