Richard Nixon actually said...

The adjustment I have ordered is based on recommendations submitted to me by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget and the Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, who serve jointly as my 'agent' for Federal pay.

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Message to the Congress on Federal Civilian and Military Pay Increases.

12/14/1972

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