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Richard Nixon: A mistake which might be perfectly well intentioned, from inexperience could plunge this Nation into war.

On the recordOctober 27, 1960
A mistake which might be perfectly well intentioned, from inexperience could plunge this Nation into war.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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Remarks of the Vice President, Rear Train Platform, Tolono, IL

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