Richard Nixon: “I am pleased that District voters have chosen to set the city firmly…”

On the recordMay 7, 1974

I am pleased that District voters have chosen to set the city firmly on the path toward local self-government.

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Republican · California

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Statement About Voter Approval of the District of Columbia Home Rule Charter

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Richard Nixon: “I am pleased that District voters have chosen to set the city firmly on the path toward local self-government.”