Richard Nixon: “I therefore propose creation of a single, comprehensive Federal agency…”

On the recordMarch 27, 1973

I therefore propose creation of a single, comprehensive Federal agency within the Department of Justice to lead the war against illicit drug traffic.

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Republican · California

Source

Message to the Congress Transmitting Reorganization Plan 2 of 1973 Establishing the Drug Enforcement Administration.

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Richard Nixon: “I therefore propose creation of a single, comprehensive Federal agency within the Department of Justice to lead the war…”