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Richard Nixon: Of course, as I often say, I know you don't want to see me but you do want to see Pat, my wife; she's right over here.

On the recordSeptember 21, 1960
Of course, as I often say, I know you don't want to see me but you do want to see Pat, my wife; she's right over here.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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Remarks of Vice President Nixon, Civic Center, St. Joseph, MO

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