Richard Nixon actually said...

The national rate of serious crime is now heading down for the first time in 17 years, and they want that downward spiral to continue.

Special Message to the Congress on National Legislative Goals.

09/09/1973

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I also designate the period beginning September 17 and ending September 23, 1969, as Constitution Week.

I, Richard Nixon, President of the United States of America, direct the appropriate Government officials to display the flag of the United S...

I urge Federal, State, and local officials, as well as all religious, civic, educational, and other interested organizations to make arrange...

We are grateful that he could take the time to make this trip at this point.