Richard Nixon actually said...

Now that the Senate has acted on this program, I urge prompt agreement by the House of Representatives so that we can swiftly lengthen our strides against the dreaded ravages of cancer, bringing new hope to all Americans--and indeed bringing new hope to the world.

Context

Statement Following Senate Approval of the Conquest of Cancer Bill.

07/06/1971

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