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Richard Nixon: “His appointment should signify to all of those in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and also to the people of the…”

On the recordMay 20, 1969
His appointment should signify to all of those in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and also to the people of the United States the deep personal interest that I, as President of the United States, have in the NATO Alliance.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the Swearing In of Robert Ellsworth as United States Permanent Representative to NATO.

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