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Richard Nixon: A patriotic American is never so proud of the flag under which he lives as when it comes to mean to others, as well as…

On the recordOctober 11, 1972
A patriotic American is never so proud of the flag under which he lives as when it comes to mean to others, as well as to himself, a symbol of hope and liberty and freedom.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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Remarks at a Campaign Reception for Southern Supporters in Atlanta, Georgia

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