On the recordJune 30, 1972
The United States, as the leading Nation engaged in world trade, must in its own self-interest have a merchant marine commensurate with its large stake in international commerce.
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presidency.ucsb.eduRichard Nixon: “The United States, as the leading Nation engaged in world trade, must in its own self-interest have a merchant marine…”
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Statement Announcing Award of Contracts for the Construction of 16 Merchant Ships
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