Richard Nixon actually said...

Terrorists must be made to understand that senseless violence against innocent bystanders, including helpless women and children in this instance, will not be tolerated by people and governments who wish to live in peace and within the law.

Context

Statement About an Arab Terrorist Attack at Leonardo da Vinci Airport, Fiumicino, Italy

12/17/1973

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