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Richard Nixon: Consonant with my purpose to 'strengthen the structure of peace,' therefore, I urge the Senate's prompt consideration…

On the recordFebruary 4, 1969
Consonant with my purpose to 'strengthen the structure of peace,' therefore, I urge the Senate's prompt consideration and positive action on this Treaty.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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Message to the Senate Requesting Advice and Consent to Ratification of the Treaty on Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.

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