Political Quotes

Richard Nixon: That is why the meeting was bipartisan; bipartisan because we needed the support of the Congress, but bipartisan because…

On the recordJune 16, 1971
That is why the meeting was bipartisan; bipartisan because we needed the support of the Congress, but bipartisan because we needed the leadership of the Members of the Congress in this field.
Said by
Richard Nixon
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Remarks About an Intensified Program for Drug Abuse Prevention and Control

Share

More from Richard Nixon

Aug 6, 1974

I do hereby proclaim October 29, 1974, as National Student Government Day.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Aug 7, 1974

This, more than anything, is what I hope will be my legacy to you, to our country, as I leave the Presidency.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Aug 8, 1974

And as I leave, let me say, that is an example I think all of us should remember.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation