Richard Nixon actually said...

As President I have a special appreciation of the contribution that the service makes to our Nation, and I am pledged to continue striving to make it an even more effective, responsive part of our Government.

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Message to the Congress on Federal Civilian and Military Pay Increases.

12/14/1972

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