Richard Nixon actually said...

If a passenger has to wait an extra half hour in order to have his baggage searched, whereas he is an absolutely innocent person, if it means that as a result of that time that there is going to be some kind of seizure, as was the case in this instance, which could affect the lives--not just 30 minutes of a life, but the lives--of thousands of young people across this country, then it is all worthwhile.

Context

Remarks About a Heroin Seizure by Miami Customs Patrol officers.

04/07/1972

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