Richard Nixon actually said...

Your Holiness, I want to express my deep personal appreciation and the appreciation also of the members of our party and of all of the American people for the words you have just spoken, and for the very generous reception you have provided for us.

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Remarks Following Meeting With Pope Paul VI in the Vatican

09/27/1970

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