Richard Nixon actually said...

I hope that those of us who have the responsibilities in Government here can work as effectively, as courageously in the cause of a just and lasting peace as you have served this country in war.

Context

Remarks on Awarding the Congressional Medal of Honor to Twelve Members of the Armed Services.

05/13/1970

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