Richard Nixon actually said...

I say that anybody who is a presidential candidate and who goes about predicting a recession is doing one of the most despicable, irresponsible things that I have ever seen in my career as a politician.

Context

Remarks of the Vice President, L. C. Walker Memorial Sports Arena, Muskegon, MI

10/26/1960

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