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Richard Nixon: Usually, as you know, I am not present except for the swearing in of the chairmen or the top directors of the agencies…

On the recordMay 6, 1969
Usually, as you know, I am not present except for the swearing in of the chairmen or the top directors of the agencies, but this is a special case and an exception for reasons that all of you will understand.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the Swearing In of Lt. Gen. Robert E. Cushman, Jr., as Deputy Director, Central Intelligence Agency.

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