Richard Nixon actually said...

I agree with the findings and recommendations of the Director and deem it necessary and consistent with the security objectives of Proclamation No. 3279, as amended, to adjust the imports of petroleum and petroleum products, as hereinafter provided.

Context

Proclamation 4133- Modifying Proclamation No. 3279 Relating to Imports of Petroleum and Petroleum Products

05/10/1972

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