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Richard Nixon: As long as they have the spirit--that is the thing I really note---as long as they still have it here, in their hearts…

On the recordNovember 22, 1971
As long as they have the spirit--that is the thing I really note---as long as they still have it here, in their hearts, they are going to do all right.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Remarks to Members of the Washington Redskins Professional Football Team During a Practice Session at Redskins Park.

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