Political Quotes

Richard Nixon: Section 1 of this order shall not apply to those offices and installations, or parts thereof, in the Department of…

On the recordMarch 27, 1969
Section 1 of this order shall not apply to those offices and installations, or parts thereof, in the Department of State, the Department of Defense, or other departments, independent establishments, and governmental agencies which the heads thereof determine should remain open for reasons of national security or defense or other public reasons.
Said by
Richard Nixon
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Executive Order 11462—Providing for the Closing of Government Departments and Agencies on March 31, 1969, and For the...

Share

More from Richard Nixon

Aug 4, 1974

This was a serious act of omission for which I take full responsibility and which I deeply regret.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Aug 4, 1974

As far as what the President personally knew and did with regard to Watergate and the coverup is concerned, these materials--together with those already made available--will tell it all.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation