Richard Nixon actually said...

In furtherance of the authorization and direction contained in section 1 hereof, the Secretary of Defense is authorized to use such of the Armed Forces of the United States as he may deem necessary.

Context

Executive Order 11519—Calling Into Service Members and Units of the National Guard

03/22/1970

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