Richard Nixon: “American agriculture is, when we consider this huge productive economy…”

On the recordFebruary 28, 1971

American agriculture is, when we consider this huge productive economy of the richest nation in the world, it is in truth our greatest asset.

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Republican · California

Source

Remarks to Farm Media Representatives Attending a Briefing on Domestic Policy in Des Moines, Iowa.

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