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Richard Nixon: I do not believe that peace will suddenly descend upon us like the answer to a prayer.

On the recordMarch 11, 1971
I do not believe that peace will suddenly descend upon us like the answer to a prayer.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Address at Graduation Exercises of the Naval Officer Candidate School, Newport, Rhode Island

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