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Richard Nixon: Because of the urgent need for an organization that would provide focused leadership for this effort, I am asking the…

On the recordNovember 6, 1973
Because of the urgent need for an organization that would provide focused leadership for this effort, I am asking the Congress to consider my proposal for an Energy Research and Development Administration.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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Address to the Nation About Policies To Deal With the Energy Shortages

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