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Richard Nixon: “The Attorney General is responsible for: (1) advising the President with respect to the alternatives available pursuant…”

On the recordSeptember 30, 1969
The Attorney General is responsible for: (1) advising the President with respect to the alternatives available pursuant to law for the use of the National Guard to aid the civil authorities of the District of Columbia
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Executive Order 11485—Supervision and Control of the National Guard of the District of Columbia

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