Richard Nixon actually said...

Within the Government, where we have a special obligation to set an example, I first directed that energy consumption be cut by at least 7 percent.

Radio Address About the National Energy Crisis.

01/18/1974

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We must have action to meet the needs of today if we would have the kind of environment the nation demands for tomorrow.

Now, Therefore, I, Richard Nixon, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning March 21, 1971, as Natio...

During 1970, two new organizations were established to provide Federal leadership for the Nation's campaign to improve the environment.

The battle for a better environment can be won, and we are winning it.